What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom?

Laugh in one’s sleeves

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AFCAT 01/2023 Memory Based Paper 26 Feb 2023
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  1. To laugh quietly to oneself
  2. To laugh loudly and boisterously
  3. To cry and be sad
  4. To be angry and upset

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Option 1 : To laugh quietly to oneself
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The correct answer is “To laugh quietly to oneself”.

Key Points

  • The idiom "to laugh in one's sleeves" means to laugh quietly to oneself without anyone else knowing. 
  • It is often used to describe someone who is trying to hide their amusement or pleasure.
  • The phrase "in one's sleeves" refers to the fact that someone who is laughing in this way will often cover their mouth with their hand or sleeve.
  • This idiom is often used in a humorous way to describe someone who is trying to keep a secret from someone else.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'

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