Question : The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with the correct idiom for the bracketed text.
She started repaying the money she borrowed from me, but the amount she returned to me is (insignificant compared) to what she still owes.
Option 1: eat out of your hand
Option 2: jaw dropping
Option 3: an eye for an eye
Option 4: a drop in a bucket
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Correct Answer: a drop in a bucket
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
A drop in the bucket means a very small or insignificant amount compared to the whole. In this context, it signifies that the amount returned is much less compared to the total debt owed.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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