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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rock the boat
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    Rock the boat

    A.

    pester and irritate someone

    B.

    overcome a difficult situation

    C.

    divert someone’s attention

    D.

    disturb a stable situation

    Correct option is D

    Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Rock the boat: This idiom means to disturb or disrupt a situation that is currently stable or satisfactory, potentially causing trouble or instability. (Hindi meaning: किसी स्थिर स्थिति को बाधित करना)
    Example: Everything was going smoothly in the project, so we decided not to rock the boat by introducing new changes.
    Other idioms related to causing disruption:
    · Stir the pot: To cause trouble or provoke a reaction by disrupting a situation.
    · Upset the apple cart: To ruin or disrupt a plan or situation that was going well.

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