Question : Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
This incident occurred without a warning.
Option 1: on thin ice
Option 2: bolt from the blue
Option 3: ignorance is bliss
Option 4: play devil's advocate
Correct Answer: bolt from the blue
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
This phrase describes something that is unusual and happens unexpectedly without any warning. This idiom fits correctly in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning that the incident occurred very unexpectedly.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- On thin ice means in a risky position.
- Ignorance is bliss is a proverb, which means if one is unaware of an unpleasant situation, one cannot be troubled by it.
- Play devil's advocate is an idiom that means to be against an idea that a lot of people support so that it can be discussed in more detail.
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