Correct option is D
The correct meaning of the idiom
"gift of the gab" in the given sentence is
"ability to speak eloquently."
· "Gift of the gab" refers to the talent for speaking in a persuasive, fluent, or articulate manner.
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Example: Thanks to her gift of the gab, she was able to convince the audience to support her proposal.
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Other options:
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(a) "ability to cook well," (b) "ability to criticize anyone," and
(c) "ability to spend time anywhere" do not relate to the communicative skills implied by the idiom.