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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom. Stir up a hornets’ nest
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.
Stir up a hornets’ nest

A.

Provoke trouble

B.

Resist a fight

C.

Create doubts

D.

Scare the birds

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Stir up a hornets’ nest: To provoke a situation full of trouble, anger, or complications. (मुसीबत को न्योता देना)
Example: His remarks on the policy stirred up a hornets’ nest in the parliament.

Other related idioms and their meanings:

  • Add fuel to the fire” – To worsen an already bad situation.
  • Open a can of worms” – To create more problems while solving one.
  • Kick the hornet’s nest” – To do something that causes trouble.

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