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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.

  1. We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for mother but my sister gave the game away.
    1. lost the game
    2. gave out the secret
    3. played badly
    4. withdrew from the game
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.



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