Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
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Hold your tongue, my lad! I’ll deal with you later.
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- Be silent
- Cool the tongue
- Gargle
- Stick out the tongue
Correct Option: A
hold your tongue/ peace : to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion Look at the sentence
● The party was supposed to be a surprise, but unfortunately the little boy couldn’t hold his tongue. Here, be silent is the right option.
