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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The young engineer was hauled up for spilling the beans about the new project to the competitor.
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- suppressing the information
- hiding the details
- revealing the information indiscreetly
- spoiling the plans
Correct Option: C
spilling the beans : to tell somebody something that should be kept secret or private
(1) revealing : to disclose
(2) discreetly : tactfully
● The officer was expelled from his position for spilling the beans about office. The best option is revealing the information discreetly.