Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The manager decided to disclose a secret and address the issue at the team meeting.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. spill the beans.
Correct Idiom: Spill the beans
Meaning: To reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept hidden.
Example: Ravi accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Meanings of the other idioms:
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Bury the hatchet – To make peace or end a quarrel
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Hit the nail on the head – To describe exactly what is causing a problem
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Sweep it under the rug – To hide a problem instead of dealing with it
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.