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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


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

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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