In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase. to sleep with the fishes.

Options

A. always be in a dream world
B. to make absurd excuses
C. to sleep peacefully
D. to be dead

Answer

D

Explanation

to sleep with the fishes : to be dead.
• The criminal shouted, "Shut up or you will soon sleep with the fishes".