Choose the correct meaning of idiom given below: “Get the drop on someone”

Explanation

The correct option is (c). Get the drop on someone means to gain an advantage over someone by acting first, often by surprise or by having secret information. It commonly implies catching the person off guard. (Hindi idiom meaning: किसी पर अचानक बढ़त हासिल करना / पहले ही पकड़ में ले लेना) Example: The team studied the opponent’s tactics and got the drop on them in the first half. Why other options are incorrect: Option (a): This means imitate, which is different from gaining surprise advantage. Option (b): Trickery is not necessary; the idiom mainly indicates advantage by being first or surprising. Option (d): It does not mean revealing plans; it is about secrecy or surprise. Other related idioms and meanings: Catch someone off guard: to surprise someone when they are unprepared. Have the upper hand: to be in a stronger position or advantage. Beat someone to the punch: to do something before someone else can. So the correct answer is (c)