Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.

Anita keeps on repeating that she is innocent, but there is ________.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiomatic expression "no smoke without fire" means that if there are rumors or signs of something, there is usually some truth to them. (जहां धुआं होता है, वहां आग भी होती है)
  • Example: People are saying that the company is in trouble, and you know there's no smoke without fire.
• "No smoke without fire" is used to indicate that there is some basis for rumors or suspicions. (जहां धुआं होता है, वहां आग भी होती है)
  • Example: Even though Anita keeps on repeating that she is innocent, there is no smoke without fire.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• No pulling up of the socks (कोई मेहनत नहीं करना): This phrase does not fit the context as it means not making an effort or not improving performance.
  • Example: Despite repeated warnings, there was no pulling up of the socks in his work.
• No rubbing of the shoulders (कोई नजदीकी संपर्क नहीं): This phrase is not commonly used and does not fit the context.
  • Example: In a professional setting, there should be no rubbing of the shoulders with clients.
• No love lost between (कोई प्रेम नहीं): This phrase means that two people do not like each other, which does not fit the context.
  • Example: There was no love lost between the two rivals in the competition.