Question
Download Solution PDFThe statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text.
She started repaying the money she borrowed from me, but the amount she returned me is (insignificant compared) to what she still owes.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is ' a drop in a bucket'.Key Points
- The idiom 'A drop in a bucket' means a very small quantity, especially one that is too small which can not be compared as expected.(ऊंट के मुह में जीरा)
- Example: These contributions are just a drop in the bucket.
- The given bracketed part 'insignificant compared' means something that is of much more little value or in small amount.
- As the given idiom has the same meaning as the bracketed part.
- 'A drop in a bucket' will replace the bracketed part 'insignificant compared'
Therefore, the correct answer is option no.(4)Additional Information
- Other idioms are:
- Eat out of your hands: to be completely controlled by someone.(पूर्ण नियंत्रण)
- Example: He had them eating out of his hand.
- Jaw dropping: very surprised or shocked.(आश्चर्य चकित)
- Example: It was a jaw-dropping moment.
- An eye for an eye: the idea that people should be punished according to the way in which they offended.(जान के बदले जान)
- Example: His revenge was like an eye for an eye.
- Eat out of your hands: to be completely controlled by someone.(पूर्ण नियंत्रण)
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