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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.
I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.
         
       
      
      
      
          
      
      
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         Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication         
         
Explanation: The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.
       
      
      
      
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