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    Select the most appropriate idiom of the given meaning. To keep quiet, To say nothing
    Question

    Select the most appropriate idiom of the given meaning.
    To keep quiet, To say nothing

    A.

    Hit below the belt

    B.

    Hush money

    C.

    Hit the sack

    D.

    Mum’s the word

    Correct option is D


    The correct idiom is (d) Mum’s the word.

    Explanation:

    • Mum’s the word means “keep silent” or “do not reveal anything.” It is used to instruct someone to keep a matter secret. (Hindi meaning: चुप रहो / कुछ मत कहना)
    • Example: This is confidential information, so mum’s the word.

    Meanings of other options:

    • (a) Hit below the belt: to act unfairly or say something cruel. (Hindi meaning: अनुचित तरीके से वार करना)
    • (b) Hush money: money paid to keep someone silent about something. (Hindi meaning: चुप कराने के लिए रिश्वत)
    • (c) Hit the sack: to go to bed. (Hindi meaning: सोने जाना)

    So the correct answer is (d)

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