Govt. Exams
'Let the cat out of the bag' correctly means to reveal a secret. The sentence properly conveys that she accidentally revealed the surprise party.
'Put all eggs in one basket' means concentrating resources in one area, which contradicts the statement about diversifying across multiple sectors.
'Level the playing field' is a business idiom meaning to create equal opportunities. While it might involve hierarchy changes, the primary meaning is equal competitive conditions.
'Break the deadlock' means to resolve a stalled situation. In the context of negotiations stuck at an impasse, this phrase is most appropriate.
P: The startup team decided to break the ice at the client meeting.
Q: They opened with a humorous anecdote about industry challenges.
R: This approach helped establish rapport with potential investors.
S: By the end of the meeting, everyone was engaged and comfortable.
P introduces the action (break the ice), Q explains how they did it, R shows the result, and S provides the conclusion. This logical sequence is P-Q-R-S.
The correct idiom is 'think outside the box,' which means to think creatively. 'Think outside the walls' is not a standard idiom.
'Spill the beans' means to reveal secrets, while 'under wraps' means keeping something secret. These idioms contradict each other in this context.
'A shot in the dark' means a wild guess or attempt with little chance of success. The word 'surprisingly' reinforces that it unexpectedly worked.
Option B correctly pairs the idiom with its appropriate context. 'Back to the drawing board' is used when plans fail and need reconsidering.
'Let the cat out of the bag' means to accidentally reveal a secret. Option A demonstrates this by the manager revealing confidential information.
