Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Harry always speaks his eye but he is not always very diplomatic!

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  1. speaks his tongue
  2. reads his heart
  3. speaks his mind
  4. listens his ear

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Option 3 : speaks his mind
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The 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)
    • ExampleEven 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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