Choose the correct meaning of Idiom "To oil the hinges of silence".
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The idiom "To oil the hinges of silence" refers to the act of offering a bribe to ensure someone does not speak or reveal information.
It means to bribe someone to remain quiet.
Metaphor: Just as oiling a hinge prevents it from making noise (creaking), "oiling" a person (with money or favors) prevents them from "making noise" by talking.