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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A kick in the teeth
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A kick in the teeth

A.

Great disappointment

B.

Extraction of a tooth

C.

Toothache

D.

Alcohol consumption

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
A kick in the teeth: A harsh disappointment or setback, especially when something hurtful happens unexpectedly. (Hindi: करारी चोट या गहरा आघात)
Example: Losing his job just before his wedding was a real kick in the teeth.
Other related idioms:
· Bitter pill to swallow – A painful or unpleasant fact.
· Blow to the gut – An emotionally painful situation.
· Slap in the face – A humiliating insult or disappointment.

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