From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the expression –
“To throw dust in one’s eyes"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → To deceive someone
To throw dust in someone's eyes means to deceive or mislead someone, usually by drawing attention away from the truth, the way dust thrown in the eyes stops a person from seeing properly.
Example: The thief threw dust in the shopkeeper's eyes by pretending to be a customer and slipped away with the cash.