Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Brian remained silent during the board meeting, though Rahul was unaware that he had an ace up his sheath the entire time.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jul 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "an ace up his sleeve".

Key Points

In the given sentence, the phrase used is "an ace up his sheath."
The correct phrase to use is "an ace up his sleeve."
The phrase "an ace up his sleeve" means having a secret advantage or plan.
The phrase is often used in a figurative sense, rather than a literal one.
- Example: I have an ace up my sleeve for this exam.
Now, it is clear that among the given options, the correct option to replace the phrase is in option 1.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.