Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Harry always speaks his eye but he is not always very diplomatic!
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: speaks his mind.
Key Points
- The idiom "speaks his mind" means to express one's honest and direct opinions or thoughts. (किसी की ईमानदार और सीधी राय या विचार व्यक्त करना)
- Example: Even in a room full of dissenting voices, John always speaks his mind, never hesitating to share his honest and straightforward opinions on any topic.
- This idiom is often used to describe someone who is frank and straightforward in their communication.
- In the given sentence, the phrase "speaks his eye" is incorrect and does not make sense in English.
- The correct phrase "speaks his mind" fits well in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning.
- Grammatically, "speaks his mind" is a verb phrase consisting of the verb "speaks" and the noun phrase "his mind."
Thus, the correct answer is option 3.
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