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Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase of the given meaning. Including nearly everything possible.
Question

Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase of the given meaning.
Including nearly everything possible.

A.

Every cloud has a silver lining

B.

Everything but the kitchen sink

C.

Ever and anon

D.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day

Correct option is B


The correct idiom/phrase is (b) Everything but the kitchen sink.

Explanation:

  • Everything but the kitchen sink means including almost everything that could possibly be included; an excessive or very large amount. (Hindi meaning: लगभग सब कुछ शामिल कर लेना)
  • It is commonly used to indicate that someone has brought/added nearly all items except the most impossible one (humorously, the kitchen sink).
  • Example: He packed everything but the kitchen sink for the trip.

Meanings of other options:

  • (a) Every cloud has a silver lining: Every bad situation has some good aspect. (Hindi meaning: हर बुराई में कुछ अच्छाई)
  • (c) Ever and anon: Now and then; occasionally. (Hindi meaning: कभी-कभी)
  • (d) Even a broken clock is right twice a day: Even an unreliable person can be correct sometimes. (Hindi meaning: कभी-कभी गलत व्यक्ति भी सही हो जाता है)

So the correct answer is (b)

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