Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Our leader does not make false promises, he walks the talk.

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  1. to talk while walking
  2. to make empty promises
  3. taking a long walk
  4. to do what one says 

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Option 4 : to do what one says 
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The correct answer is 'to do what one says'.

Key Points

  • Underlined IdiomWalks the talk means to do what one said one could do or would do, not just making empty promises.
  • From the given options, the fourth option is the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
     

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Mistake Points

  • We may think from the phrase "Walks the talk" that it is all about to talk while walking, but the correct answer is option 4. So be careful while dealing with such questions.
     

Additional Information

  • This phrase indicates that failing to match behaviour with talk results in loss of credibility and trust.

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  • Walk the talk: जो करने के लिए कोई कह सकता है, वही करना, या करना होगा, न कि सिर्फ खाली वादे करना।
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