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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom or Phrase. To m
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom or Phrase.
To meet one’s waterloo

A.

To meet one’s look alike

B.

To face the reality

C.

To be badly defeated in a contest

D.

To realize one’s mistake

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: To meet one’s Waterloo
Meaning: To experience a final and crushing defeat, especially after a long success. (Hindi: बुरी तरह हार जाना)
Example: After years of dominance, the team finally met their Waterloo in the finals.
Related idioms:
Bite the dust – To be defeated or destroyed. (Hindi: पराजित हो जाना या मर जाना)
Down and out – Lacking money, home, or means to live; destitute. (Hindi: बिलकुल कंगाल)
Fall from grace – To lose status, respect, or favor, especially due to wrongdoing. (Hindi: बदनामी या सम्मान खो देना)

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