In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.

He is known for talking too frankly.

Call a spade a spade

The idiom that best replaces the highlighted text is "call a spade a spade". It means to speak frankly and honestly, even if it is not what people want to hear.

The other options do not fit the context as well.

• Lose one’s marbles means to become crazy or irrational.
• Go the extra mile means to do more than what is expected of you.
• Snug as a bug in a rug means to be very comfortable and content.