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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

Her son came from Europe to meet her _____ after 20 years.

Option 1: blowing off the steam

Option 2: like a cakewalk

Option 3: out of the blue

Option 4: stepping up his game


Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: out of the blue


Solution : The correct choice is the t hird option.

Out of the blue means something happening unexpectedly, without any warning or anticipation.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Blowing off steam means to express or release one's pent-up emotions, frustrations, or stress in a loud or vigorous manner.
  • Like a cakewalk suggests, something is very easy to do. It implies that a task or situation is simple and requires little effort.
  • Stepping up his game means making an effort to improve or enhance one's performance, skills, or abilities.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Her son came from Europe to meet her out of the blue after 20 years."

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