Question

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Oily tongue

• A. hungry person
• B. strong critic
• C. rich food
• D. flattery

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

To have an oily tongue means to be very smooth with words, hence Option A is the correct answer because “flattery” means excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests, hence it is the correct answer.

Option B is incorrect because a “hungry person” means someone who hasn’t eaten food since long and needs food.

Option C is incorrect because a strong critic is someone who criticizes people on various platforms.

Option D is incorrect because rich food means exotic food that is rich in nutrients.

Hence option A is the correct answer.