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In the question below, a related phrase is followed by a group of words. Select the group of words that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the original phrase.

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In the question below, a related phrase is followed by a group of words. Select the group of words that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the original phrase.

Gift of the gab

Options

  • clever at work 

  • flatter someone 

  • promise blatantly

  • fluent at speaking

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Solution

fluent at speaking

Explanation:

fluent at speaking ‘gift of the gab ‘ is an idiom which pertains to the ability to speak with eloquence (persuasive fluency)’

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