Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Leela was in class when the big fight happened. So, if you want to know the details, You should ask her, you will get the truth given by somebody who is directly involved and therefore likely to be accurate.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. straight from the horse’s mouth.
"Straight from the horse's mouth" means getting information directly from the source or the person involved, which matches the context of asking Leela for accurate details since she was directly involved in the situation.
Other options:
"With kid gloves" means treating someone gently or carefully.
"Shooting off the cuff" means speaking without preparation.
"Calling a spade a spade" means to speak frankly or directly, but it's not as precise in this context.