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Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted words in the following sentence. The internal conflicts within the party were
Question

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted words in the following sentence.
The internal conflicts within the party were dismissed as an insignificant exaggeration.

A.

the cherry on the cake

B.

a storm in a teacup

C.

rain cats and dogs

D.

a frog in the well

Correct option is B


✔️ Option (b) a storm in a teacup is the correct idiom.
· Meaning of idiom: To make a big issue out of a small or insignificant matter.
· Hindi meaning: तिल का ताड़ बनाना
· Example: Their fight over seating arrangement was just a storm in a teacup.
· Other related idioms:
· Make a mountain out of a molehill – छोटी बात को बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर पेश करना
· Much ado about nothing – व्यर्थ की चिंता या हंगामा
· Meanings of all the other options:
· (a) the cherry on the cake – कोई अच्छी चीज़ और बेहतर बनाना (an additional benefit)
· (c) rain cats and dogs – बहुत ज़ोर से बारिश होना (heavy rain)
· (d) a frog in the well – संकीर्ण सोच रखने वाला व्यक्ति (narrow-minded person)

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