Question : Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying___________.
Option 1: the better of
Option 2: the corridors of power
Option 3: the calm before the storm
Option 4: the bottom line
Correct Answer: the calm before the storm
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
The calm before the storm is an idiomatic expression that means a period of unusual peace or stability usually followed by turbulence or difficulty. This helps convey the intended meaning that the speaker was enjoying a cup of coffee sitting in a family meeting just before the turbulent time that would follow when the property dispute would be discussed.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Better off means to be in a better position.
- Corridors of power mean the higher level of government where the most important decisions are made.
- The bottom line means the most important part.
Therefore, the complete sentence is, "The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying the calm before the storm ".
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