Which option correctly defines 'Water under the bridge'?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which option correctly defines 'Water under the bridge'?”
The accepted answer is B. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about is the person body or term that satisfies Which option correctly defines 'Water under the bridge' option B Option A A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about Option C To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about Remaining alternatives Information obtained directly from the original or most reliable.
- A. A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement
Why not A: “A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about is the person body or term that satisfies Which option correctly defines 'Water under the bridge' option B Option A
- B. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about ✓
- C. To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being
Why not C: “To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about is the person body or term that satisfies Which option correctly defines 'Water under the bridge' option B Option A
- D. Information obtained directly from the original or most reliable source
Why not D: “Information obtained directly from the original or most reliable source” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about is the person body or term that satisfies Which option correctly defines 'Water under the bridge' option B Option A
Correct answer
B. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about
Explanation
Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about is the person body or term that satisfies Which option correctly defines 'Water under the bridge' option B Option A A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about Option C To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about Remaining alternatives Information obtained directly from the original or most reliable.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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