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JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 85

Question 85

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Which of the options expresses the same idea as the one in quotes? 'An open secret' means

  1. A.a fact that is very secret
  2. B.an open matter
  3. C.a secret known to everybody
  4. D.a confidential matter
  5. E.a secret told in the open air.
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Answer: C (a secret known to everybody)

Explanation

An 'open secret' is something meant to be secret but actually known by everyone.