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Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. This incident occurred without a warning
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Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
This incident occurred without a warning.

A.

On thin ice

B.

Bolt from the blue

C.

Ignorance is bliss

D.

Play devil's advocate

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom:Bolt from the blue
Meaning: A sudden and completely unexpected event. (Hindi meaning: आकस्मिकघटना)
Example: Her resignation was a bolt from the blue for everyone in the office.

Other related idioms and their meanings:
· On thin ice – In a risky or dangerous situation.
· Ignorance is bliss – Not knowing something is more comfortable.
· Play devil’s advocate – To argue against a position for the sake of discussion.

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