English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishIdioms & Phrases
Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence. A blessing in disguise
Options
- AA favourable situation under the pretence of an unlucky one
- BTo give credit to a disagreeable person
- COnly just
- DTo sniff something wrong
Correct answer
A. A favourable situation under the pretence of an unlucky one
Step-by-step solution
Meaning: If some bad luck or misfortune ultimately results in something positive, it's a blessing in disguise. Ex. Losing my job was a blessing in disguise, I couldn’t even have thought about starting my own business that went so successful.