Correct option is D
The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (d) spill the beans.
Explanation: The idiom "spill the beans" means to reveal secret information, especially unintentionally. (हिंदी अर्थ: राज़ खोल देना)
Grammatical rule used: Idioms and phrases have specific meanings that do not correspond directly to the literal meanings of the words.
Example: John accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Other related Idioms:
1. Let the cat out of the bag
· Meaning: To reveal a secret or disclose something that was supposed to be kept confidential.
· Example: She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
· Hindi Meaning: रहस्य प्रकट कर देना।
2. Blow the whistle
· Meaning: To expose or report someone’s wrongdoing, often to authorities.
· Example: He blew the whistle on his company’s illegal practices.
· Hindi Meaning: ग़लत काम का पर्दाफाश करना।
3. Give the game away
· Meaning: To unintentionally reveal a secret plan or surprise.
· Example: Don’t give the game away before the party starts!
· Hindi Meaning: योजना या रहस्य को उजागर कर देना।
4. Let slip
· Meaning: To accidentally reveal something that should have been kept secret.
· Example: She let slip about the engagement during the conversation.
· Hindi Meaning: अनजाने में कुछ प्रकट कर देना।
5. Drop a bombshell
· Meaning: To reveal surprising or shocking information.
· Example: He dropped a bombshell when he announced his resignation.
· Hindi Meaning: चौंकाने वाली बात प्रकट करना।
6. Open Pandora’s box
· Meaning: To do something that leads to many unforeseen problems or reveals hidden troubles.
· Example: Asking her about her ex opened Pandora’s box.
· Hindi Meaning: समस्याओं का अंबार खोल देना।
7. Spill the tea (Modern usage)
· Meaning: To share gossip or secrets.
· Example: Come on, spill the tea! What happened at the party?
· Hindi Meaning: गपशप या राज़ बताना।
8. Out with it
· Meaning: A demand for someone to reveal a secret or share information.
· Example: Stop hesitating and just out with it already!
· Hindi Meaning: सच बोल देना।