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Select the most appropriate idiom for the highlighted segment in the following sentence. The arrival of Pragati in the house brought disharmony
Question

Select the most appropriate idiom for the highlighted segment in the following sentence.
The arrival of Pragati in the house brought disharmony among the family members.

A.

Tenterhooks

B.

A cry in the wilderness

C.

Rift in the lute

D.

Hair breadth

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom "Rift in the lute."
Rift in the lute: A small problem or disagreement that has the potential to become much bigger.
Meaning in context: The arrival of Pragati caused discord in the family.
Example: The rift in the lute between the partners eventually led to the dissolution of their business.
Example2: A small misunderstanding created a rift in the lute, affecting their friendship.

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