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      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. BED OF ROSES A.The scientist arranged the experimental samples carefully on a bed of roses to preserve their chemical composition during transportation. B. After securing international funding and regulatory approval, the startup assumed that future expansion across global markets would be a bed of roses. C.Although the position appeared prestigious from the outside, managing a multinational institution during economic instability proved far from a bed of roses.
      A Only A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Only A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The idiom “bed of roses” means a very easy, comfortable, or pleasant situation . In sentence A , the usage is incorrect. Here, the phrase is used literally, as if samples were placed on an actual bed of roses. This does not match the idiomatic meaning. In sentence B , the usage is correct. The startup assumed that future global expansion would be easy and smooth. In sentence C , the usage is correct. “Far from a bed of roses” means the position was not easy or comfortable despite appearing prestigious. Hence, option (b).

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