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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. Bincy’s mother kept her cards close to her chest.
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
    Bincy’s mother kept her cards close to her chest.

    A.

    Decided to show more affection

    B.

    Informed that all the cards must be kept safe

    C.

    Kept her purse and money by herself

    D.

    Kept her plans and thoughts hidden

    Correct option is D

    Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Idiom: "Keep one's cards close to one's chest"
    · Meaning: To be secretive or not reveal one's thoughts or plans. ( अपने विचार या योजनाएँ गुप्त रखना)
    · Example: The CEO kept his cards close to his chest about the company’s next big project.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · "Play your cards right" – To make good decisions for success.
    · "Show your hand" – To reveal one's intentions or plans.

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