Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Apple of discord
Option 1: something very special
Option 2: something that causes friction
Option 3: a good opportunity
Option 4: a tempting offer
Correct Answer: something that causes friction
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The idiom apple of discord refers to a person or thing that causes conflict or discord among others. It originates from Greek mythology, where a golden apple inscribed with "for the fairest" led to a dispute among goddesses, ultimately causing the Trojan War. In modern usage, it symbolises a catalyst for strife or disagreement.
Therefore, the correct meaning is, something that causes friction.
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