Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Gift of the gab

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option no. (1)- Fluency of speech. Key Points

The idiom "gift of the gab" refers to the ability to speak fluently and persuasively. - It is often used to describe someone who is skilled at public speaking or persuasive communication. - The word "gift" in this context refers to a natural talent or ability, rather than a physical present. - The phrase likely originated in Ireland, where "gab" is a slang term for talk or conversation.

Additional Information

Option 2 - Freedom of speech - This phrase refers to the legal right to express one's opinions without censorship or restraint by the government or other authorities. -
Option 3 - First speech - This phrase does not have a specific idiomatic meaning and is not related to the given idiom. -
Option 4 - Figures of speech - This phrase refers to rhetorical devices or literary techniques used to create vivid or expressive language, such as metaphors, similes, or hyperbole.