Q37 / 270 · NDA 2018 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Select the options that most appropriately describe the meaning of below idioms/phrases. Thegift of the gab

  • Correct answer
    A
    ability to speak easily and confidently
  • B
    ability to spoil something
  • C
    ability to sell things
  • D
    gift from a sacred institution

Solution

If someone has "the gift of (the) gab", the individual is able to speak confidently, clearly, and in a glib way. The informal expression refers to an individual's talent for verbal fluency, especially the ability to talk persuasively.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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