4. Which statement best describes the meaning of the phrase “never look her supervisor in the eye again” in this excerpt?



While trying to park her car in the company parking lot, Jessica backed into her supervisor’s brand new BMW. While a bit of paint was scraped off the front door, both cars and Jessica were unharmed. When she told her coworkers what had happened, Jessica said that she could never look her supervisor in the eye again.





This phrase reflects that Jessica plans to lie about the accident.


This phrase emphasizes how embarrassed Jessica feels.


Jessica’s statement emphasizes her fear that she is going to be punished for the accident.


Jessica’s statement creates humor, helping Jessica cope with a difficult situation.