Question
Fill in the blank given below using the correct idiom.
Not getting that job turned out to be _______________, as the firm went out of business only a few months later.Solution
The phrase "a blessing in disguise" means that something initially perceived as unfortunate or negative actually turns out to be beneficial in the long run. (A) cutting corners: Completing a task quickly or without following proper procedures. (B) calling it a day: Deciding to stop working or end an activity. (C) beating around the bush: Avoiding direct communication or not getting to the point. (D) a blessing in disguise: Something initially perceived as unfortunate but turns out to be beneficial in the long run. (E) the last straw: The final event that causes someone to reach a breaking point.
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The income of ‘A’ increases by 20% every year. If his income 3 years hence from now will be Rs. 62208, then find his income a year before from now.<...
In a two-candidate city council election, 40% of the votes were found invalid. From the valid votes, 60% went to the winner, who led by 1,200 votes. Fin...
In a survey conducted in a locality, it was found that 50% read newspaper A, 40% read newspaper B, and 20% read neither A nor B. If the number of person...
In a college, 70% of the students opted for cultural activities. Among those, 50% participated in music events and the remaining 105 students took part ...
