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  • Question
  • In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.


  • Options
  • A. To hear some official news about something
  • B. To inform people about something
  • C. To acquire information by unofficial communication
  • D. To be sure of something

  • Correct Answer
  • To acquire information by unofficial communication 

    Explanation

    The idiom ?to hear it on the grapevine? means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.


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