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    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted idiom or phrase in the given sentence. You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
    Question

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted idiom or phrase in the given sentence.
    You cannot throw dust into my eyes.

    A.

    terrify me

    B.

    hurt me

    C.

    abuse me

    D.

    mislead or deceive me

    Correct option is D

    Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Idiom: “Throw dust into someone’s eyes” – It means to mislead or deceive someone deliberately by hiding the truth or giving a false impression. (Hindi: किसी को धोखे में रखना / भ्रमित करना)
    Example:
    The corrupt politician tried to throw dust into the public's eyes by announcing fake schemes.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · Pull the wool over someone’s eyes – To deceive someone
    · Lead someone up the garden path – To mislead someone
    · Cry wolf – To raise a false alarm

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