SSC CHSL 2025 · PYQ · Fill in the Blanks (Phrase) · medium
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrase: The manager dismissed the idea outright, calling it ______ without any substantial benefit.
Answer
The correct answer is C: a storm in a teacup. 'A storm in a teacup' describes a situation where there is a lot of fuss or excitement about something trivial or unimportant, which fits the context of dismissing an idea as having no substantial benefit.
A.a bone of contention
B.a blessing in disguise
C.a storm in a teacup✓ Correct
D.a shot in the dark
Explanation
'A storm in a teacup' describes a situation where there is a lot of fuss or excitement about something trivial or unimportant, which fits the context of dismissing an idea as having no substantial benefit.
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