Question

An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the option that correctly identifies the sentence(s) in which the idiom has been used appropriately. CATCH A TARTAR
A.The regulatory authority believed it could easily suppress the whistle-blower’s allegations, but it eventually caught a Tartar when substantial documentary evidence emerged publicly.
B.The historian attempted to catch a Tartar by carefully preserving ancient manuscripts inside climate-controlled archives.
C. The defense attorney thought the opposing witness would be easy to discredit during cross-examination; however, he soon caught a Tartar when the witness countered every argument with remarkable precision.

Q: Answer-An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the option that correctly identifies the sen...

The idiom catch a Tartar means to encounter someone or something much stronger, more difficult, or more troublesome than expected . In sentence A , the usage is correct. The authority expected to suppress the allegations easily, but the emergence of strong evidence made the situation unexpectedly difficult. In sentence B , the usage is incorrect. Preserving manuscripts has no connection with encountering a difficult opponent or unexpected trouble. In sentence C , the usage is correct. The attorney expected the witness to be easy to discredit, but the witness proved far more capable than expected. Hence, option d.