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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. a damp squib
    1. rainy weather
    2. a disappointing result
    3. a skirt in a laundry
    4. None of the above
Correct Option: B

a damp squib : an event that is disappointing because it is not so exciting or impressive as expected
● The party turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. The best option is a disappointing result



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