select the most appropriate idiom/phrase to fill in the blank and complete the sentence.
It was all _________________. He did not really mean what he said.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. tongue in cheek.
Correct Idiom: Tongue in cheek
Meaning: To say something jokingly or not seriously, even if it sounds serious.
Example: His comment about quitting his job was tongue in cheek; he had no intention of leaving.
Meanings of the other idioms
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Blue in the face: Exhausted from effort or repeated attempts.
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Tuck in: To eat heartily or to arrange bedding neatly.
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A storm in a tea cup: A small problem blown out of proportion.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.