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    The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct Idiom for the bracketed text. History certainly gives you (s
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    The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct Idiom for the bracketed text.
    History certainly gives you (something to think about). Doesn’t it?

    A.

    golden handshake

    B.

    food for thought

    C.

    forty winks

    D.

    cup of Joe

    Correct option is B


    The idiom “food for thought” refers to something that warrants serious consideration or reflection. It is used to describe an idea or issue that gives rise to deep thinking.
    Hindi Explanation:
    "Food for thought" का अर्थ होता है ऐसी बात जो सोचने पर मजबूर करे या गहराई से विचार करने के लिए प्रेरित करे।
    Example: His lecture gave the audience a lot of food for thought.
    Meanings of the other options:
    · (a) golden handshake – A large sum given to an employee upon retirement or redundancy.
    · Hindi: सेवा निवृत्ति पर दिया गया भारी भुगतान
    · (b) food for thought – Something worth serious thinking.
    · Hindi: सोचने योग्य बात
    · (c) forty winks – A short nap or brief sleep.
    · Hindi: झपकी लेना
    · (d) cup of Joe – Informal term for a cup of coffee.
    · Hindi: कॉफी

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