What is the meaning of gasket?

[Mirko]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #435 "English Slang Idioms (174)", question 4

James was surprised that Jack had blown the ......... on his criminal plans. He offered Jack a lot of money to look the other way but he refused. He just didn't think that he would call the police on him too.

(a) trash
(b) lid
(c) seal
(d) gasket

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #435 "English Slang Idioms (174)", answer 4

James was surprised that Jack had blown the lid on his criminal plans. He offered Jack a lot of money to look the other way but he refused. He just didn't think that he would call the police on him too.

Correct answer: (b) lid
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what is the meaning of gasket?

Mirko

[Kitosdad]

A gasket is a soft heatproof joint interposed between two metal surfaces, which are then bolted tightly together.
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