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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To throw dust in one’s eyes
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To throw dust in one’s eyes

A.

To hit someone with stone

B.

To mislead someone by tricks

C.

To talk in an abusive language

D.

To make someone blind forever

Correct option is B


Idiom Meaning:
“To throw dust in someone’s eyes” means to mislead or deceive someone, usually by tricks or false appearances.
Correct Answer: (b) To mislead someone by tricks
Example:
The conman threw dust in the eyes of the police and escaped.
Idioms similar to "to throw dust in one’s eyes" (meaning to deceive or mislead someone) include:
Pull the wool over someone’s eyes, lead someone up the garden path, take for a ride, hoodwink, beguile, blow smoke.

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