Select the idiom that means the same as the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
She forgot to apply for her internship abroad due to the ongoing marriage preparations she had to help with, and now that opportunity is lost.

Correct option is A

Option (a) Missing the boat is the correct idiom.
· Given phrase: Losing an opportunity or chance due to negligence or delay.
· Idiom (Missing the boat): It means failing to take advantage of an opportunity. (हिंदी अर्थ: मौका चूक जाना)
· Example: She missed the boat by not applying for the job on time.
Meanings of other idioms:
· Burning the midnight oil: Working late into the night. (हिंदी अर्थ: देर रात तक काम करना)
· Treading on thin ice: Doing something risky or dangerous. (हिंदी अर्थ: जोखिम लेना)
· Beat about the bush: Avoiding the main topic or speaking indirectly. (हिंदी अर्थ: बात को घुमाना)