what does implied mean?

[Ingwer]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #293 "English Slang Idioms (15)", question 9

After the reporter implied that the police officer might have been involved in some illegitimate deals, the officer told the reporter to put a ......... in it.

(a) sock
(b) paper
(c) boot
(d) fist

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #293 "English Slang Idioms (15)", answer 9

After the reporter implied that the police officer might have been involved in some illegitimate deals, the officer told the reporter to put a sock in it.

Correct answer: (a) sock
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what does implied mean?

Ingwer

[Alan]

Hi,

'Imply' (implied) usually means 'suggest' (suggested).

Alan
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