Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Gift of the gab

Correct option is A

Option (a) Fluency of speech is the correct meaning of the given idiom "Gift of the gab."

Explanation:

• The "Gift of the gab" refers to a person’s ability to speak fluently, persuasively, and convincingly.
• It is often used to describe someone who is articulate and has a natural talent for talking effectively.

Example Sentence:

• The salesman had the gift of the gab, which helped him sell even the most expensive products effortlessly.

Other Related Idioms and Their Meanings:

• Talk the hind legs off a donkey – Speak excessively.
• Silver-tongued – Speak in a very persuasive way.
• Smooth talker – Someone who can talk persuasively but may not be trustworthy.

Meanings of Other Given Options and Why They Are Incorrect:

• Freedom of speech (b) – The right to express one’s opinions freely (अभिव्यक्तिकीस्वतंत्रता), which is different from fluency.
• First speech (c) – Refers to a person’s initial speech, which is unrelated to the idiom.
• Figures of speech (d) – Literary devices used in language (e.g., metaphors, similes), which is incorrect.