A bitter pill means ___________?

A bitter pill means ___________?

A. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
B. A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
C. A situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted
D. When an attempt fails, and it’s time to start planning all over again

My father said to me, ” You must work hard”.

My father said to me, ” You must work hard”.

A.  My father said to me that I must work hard.
B.  My father said to me that you must work hard.
CMy father said to me that I had to work hard.
D.  My father said to me that I have to work hard.