Question

    In the following questions, four alternatives are given

    for the idioms/phrases. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase To meet one’s waterloo.
    A to meet a strong adversary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B to die fighting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C to meet one’s final defeat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D to die an ignoble death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "to meet one’s Waterloo" is derived from the historical event of Napoleon Bonaparte's final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. It means to encounter a situation where one experiences a decisive and final defeat, often after a long struggle. Therefore, option (c) best expresses the meaning of this idiom.

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