Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to take risk.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Throw caution to the wind.
- The most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined part "take risk" in the given sentence is "throw caution to the wind."
- In the context of the sentence, "He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to 'throw caution to the wind'," this idiom aptly conveys the idea of taking risks without worrying about potential consequences.
- The other options do not fit as well: "talk through his hat" means to speak nonsense, "fill somebody’s shoes" means to take over someone else's role, and "tighten his belt" means to reduce spending, none of which relate directly to taking risks.
Therefore, "throw caution to the wind" is the best choice.