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.
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We wanted the gift to be a sur prise for my mother, but my sister gave the game away.
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- lost the game
- gave out the secret
- gave away the gift
- withdrew from the plan
Correct Option: B
gave the game away : betray; to make known something that somebody wants to keep secret
● Though they were the oldest of the employees of the company, they were giving the game away. The best option is gave out the secret.
