One policymaker can scarcely hide his delight

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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One policymaker can scarcely hide his delight, describing India’s recent economic success as “nothing short of a miracle”.
What is the meaning of the sentence above?
What is the meaning of the bold part?

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India’s economic success is miraculous.

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Hi,

The sentence means that one policyholder clearly shows his pleasure (he doesn’t hide his delight). You can see his pleasure from what he says and the way he looks.

Alan