Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.
Anita keeps on repeating that she is innocent, but there is ___________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. no smoke without fire.
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The idiom "no smoke without fire" suggests that when there are rumors or allegations about something, there is often some truth behind them.
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This implies that Anita's repeated claims of innocence might not be entirely believable if there are indications (the "smoke") of wrongdoing.
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Therefore, the sentence: "Anita keeps on repeating that she is innocent, but there is no smoke without fire," means that despite her claims, the existence of suspicion suggests there might be some underlying truth to the allegations.