Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.

My business partners thought that I would simply accept their cheating, but they will soon realise that I am more powerful than what they expected.

The correct answer is 'they caught a tartar'.

Key Points

• "They caught a tartar" means to encounter someone or something that is unexpectedly difficult to deal with. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति या वस्तु से सामना होना जिससे निपटना अप्रत्याशित रूप से कठिन हो)
  • For example- She thought she could win the chess match, but she caught a tartar when she faced the reigning champion.
• The phrase comes from the ancient practice of fishing for the fierce Tartar fish, which was known to be a tough catch.
• In the given sentence, the speaker's business partners underestimated their power and ability to resist cheating, but they will soon realize that they have encountered someone who is not easily defeated.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• "Damsel in distress" refers to a young woman who is in need of help or protection. (एक युवा महिला जिसे सहायता या सुरक्षा की आवश्यकता है)
• "Cutting a cloth" means measuring and preparing fabric for sewing. (सिलाई के लिए कपड़े को मापना और तैयार करना)
• "Casting pearls before swine" means to offer something valuable or important to someone who does not appreciate or understand its worth. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को कोई मूल्यवान या महत्वपूर्ण वस्तु प्रदान करना जो उसकी सराहना नहीं करता या उसके मूल्य को नहीं समझता)