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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.

He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to take risk.

Option 1: Throw caution to the wind.

Option 2: Talk through his hat.

Option 3: Fill somebody’s shoes.

Option 4: Tighten his belt.


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Throw caution to the wind.


Solution : The first option is correct.

Throw caution to the wind means to do something without worrying about the risks, making it the appropriate idiom to substitute the phrase "take risk" in the sentence.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Talk through his hat means to talk foolishly.
  • Fill somebody's shoes means taking someone's roles and duties.
  • Tighten his belt means living more frugally.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to throw caution to the wind .

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