Question : The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text.
Although Shagun was competently doing the project on her own, Pranav couldn't stop himself from (giving her unnecessary advice).
Option 1: being a backseat driver
Option 2: devil's advocate
Option 3: a bitter pill to swallow
Option 4: cutting the mustard
Correct Answer: being a backseat driver
Solution : The first option is correct.
- The idiom being a backseat driver means to give unwanted advice or to criticise someone who is already doing something well.
- In the given sentence, Pranav is interfering with Shagun's work by giving her unnecessary advice.
Hence, the correct answer is being a backseat driver .
Additional Information
- Devil Advocate : This idiom means to argue against something, even if you don't believe in it, to test its strength or validity.
- A bitter pill to swallow : This idiom means to accept something unpleasant or difficult.
- Cutting the mustard : This idiom means to meet expectations or to perform satisfactorily.
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