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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Wear your heart on your sleeve
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Wear your heart on your sleeve

A.

Imagining unreal things about others

B.

Wearing untidy clothes intentionally

C.

Spreading scandals mercilessly

D.

Expressing emotions very openly

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: Wear your heart on your sleeve — to show one’s feelings openly; not to hide emotions (अपनी भावनाएँ खुलकर व्यक्त करना/दिल की बात साफ़-साफ़ कहना).
Example: He wears his heart on his sleeve, so everyone knew he was moved by the tribute.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Bare one’s soul: To reveal one’s innermost thoughts and feelings.
· Pour one’s heart out: To express feelings freely and fully.
· Keep a stiff upper lip: To suppress emotion and remain unemotional (opposite tendency).
· Keep one’s cards close to one’s chest: To be secretive/reserved about feelings or plans.

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