Answer: Its "An unfortunately worded phrase." and "A way to get tossed down the stairs"
Explanation: Its because since it was worded so randomly the person is pretty much asking to be thrown down the stairs. Also it makes almost no sense hence why its A and C.
I think it means that when people actually stood up for slavery, if they stood up enough, they could be heard. If they did not though, then they would not be heard.?