Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
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Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.
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- spoke like a preacher
- taught like a teacher
- referred to religious books
- provided minute details
Correct Option: D
chapter and verse : the exact details of something, especially by the exact place where particular information may be found.
● I can’t give chapter and verse, but that’s the rough outline of our legal position. The best option is provided minute details