Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
tell tales out of school in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idiom given in the alternatives has the meaning?
To reveal private, sensitive, or confidential information that should have been kept within a specific group, context, or place.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Tell tales out of school
Correct Answer: Tell tales out of school (Option 4)
'Tell tales out of school' means to reveal secret or private information about a group or organization to outsiders. This perfectly matches the given meaning.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 'Work one's way through school' means to earn money while studying.
Option 2 - 'Wag school' means to skip school or play truant.
Option 3 - 'School one in something' means to teach or train someone in a subject.
tell tales out of school – questions
Has tell tales out of school been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tell tales out of school has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.