What idiom would you use to say: something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: What idiom would you use to say: something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial? The correct choice is B. A blessing in disguise. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Hit the sack
Why not A: “Hit the sack” does not fit this question. The answer is A blessing in disguise.
- B. A blessing in disguise ✓
- C. On thin ice
Why not C: “On thin ice” does not fit this question. The answer is A blessing in disguise.
- D. Let the cat out of the bag
Why not D: “Let the cat out of the bag” does not fit this question. The answer is A blessing in disguise.
Correct answer
B. A blessing in disguise
Explanation
A blessing in disguise (option B) is the accepted answer to “What idiom would you use to say: something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial”. Option A (Hit the sack) does not fit this question. Option C (On thin ice) does not fit this question. Option D (Let the cat out of the bag) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is A blessing in disguise.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, phrases
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