Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
Our secretary is always in the mood for an argument. He must learn to keep quiet.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. To hold his tongue.
Idiom: To hold his tongue
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Meaning: To remain silent or stop oneself from speaking.
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Example: I wanted to complain, but I decided to hold my tongue instead.
Meaning of other options:
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To go through: Means to experience or examine something.
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To turn up: Means to arrive or appear.
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To take off: Means to leave quickly or to become successful.
Final Sentence: Our secretary is always in the mood for an argument. He must learn to hold his tongue.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.