After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate…

Question

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence. When he “spilled the beans,” it meant that he

Answer 1

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence. When he “spilled the beans,” it meant that he

Completed his chores.
Made a mess of things.
Wasted his money.
Revealed a secret. ✓

Explanation

“Spill the beans” is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret, usually by accident.

It has nothing to do with chores, money or mess. Do not read it literally, even though beans are mentioned.

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