Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The gift of the gab

Options:

Writes very well

Talks well and persuasively

Loves to give gifts

Used to grabbing others’ gifts

Correct Answer:

Talks well and persuasively

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "the gift of the gab" is talks well and persuasively.

It means to have the ability to speak easily and confidently, and to be able to persuade others to see things your way. The idiom comes from the idea that someone with the gift of the gab can "gab" or talk their way into or out of anything.

The other options are not correct.

  • Writes very well: This is not the same as having the gift of the gab.
  • Loves to give gifts: This is not the same as having the gift of the gab.
  • Used to grabbing others' gifts: This is not the same as having the gift of the gab.