Which idiom means: something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, without warning?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which idiom means: something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, without warning? The correct choice is A. Out of the blue. 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. Out of the blue ✓
- B. Best of both worlds
Why not B: “Best of both worlds” does not fit this question. The answer is Out of the blue.
- C. Have a change of heart
Why not C: “Have a change of heart” does not fit this question. The answer is Out of the blue.
- D. In hot water
Why not D: “In hot water” does not fit this question. The answer is Out of the blue.
Correct answer
A. Out of the blue
Explanation
Out of the blue is the term that matches “Which idiom means: something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, without warning” (option A). Option B (Best of both worlds) does not fit this question. Option C (Have a change of heart) does not fit this question. Option D (In hot water) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Out of the blue.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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