Multiple Choice Questions

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts ........

English Language (SBI-CL) Idiom & Phrases

Direction: 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.

To hear some official news about something

To inform people about something

To acquire information by unofficial communication

To be sure of something

To deny a fact

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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