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NDA 2021 GAT · English · Idioms and Phrases · medium

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: A blessing in disguise

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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: A blessing in disguise
  1. A. A hidden gift from a friend
  2. B. A misfortune that turns out to be good
  3. C. A prayer said in secret
  4. D. A good deed done anonymously
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Answer: (B) A misfortune that turns out to be good

The idiom describes something that appears to be bad luck at first but later proves beneficial. Missing a flight that later crashes is a typical example. The other options take 'disguise' and 'blessing' literally and miss the idea of a reversal of fortune.
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