Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.
We were asked to vote for the candidates by raising our hands to indicate voting for or against a proposition.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. a show of hands.
Correct Idiom: A show of hands
Meaning: A method of voting where people raise their hands to indicate agreement or disagreement.
Example: The chairman asked for a show of hands to decide whether to approve the new policy.
Meanings of the other idioms
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Getting out of hand: Becoming uncontrolled or chaotic.
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Changing hands: Passing from one owner to another.
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Tipping our hands: Revealing a secret or plan prematurely.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.