Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

Never believe anything you hear from others. Try to get every bit of information _________, if possible.

Key Points

• "Straight from the horse's mouth" means getting information directly from the source, without any intermediaries. (बिना किसी मध्यस्थ के सीधे स्रोत से जानकारी प्राप्त करना)
• This idiom is often used to emphasize the reliability and accuracy of the information obtained.
  • Example: To get accurate information, I prefer hearing it straight from the horse's mouth.
• The phrase is believed to have originated from horse racing, where bettors would try to get insider information from trainers or jockeys, who would be the most reliable sources of information about the horse's condition and performance.
• In the context of the given sentence, the idiom is used to suggest that one should not trust hearsay or rumors, but should instead try to verify the information by getting it directly from the source.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete sentence: Never believe anything you hear from others. Try to get every bit of information straight from the horse's mouth, if possible.

Additional Information

• "In the fast lane" means living life in a fast and exciting way, often taking risks and pursuing pleasure or success at any cost. (जीवन को तेज़ और रोमांचक तरीके से जीना)
• "Down the line" means in the future, or at a later stage of development or progress. (भविष्य में, या विकास या प्रगति के बाद के चरण में)
• "Fair and square" means in a just and honest manner, without cheating or deception. (बिना किसी धोखाधड़ी या धोखाधड़ी के, न्यायसंगत और ईमानदार तरीके से)