Question
Download Solution PDFDirections: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which is the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Bad blood
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Feelings of hatred between people.
Key Points
- The phrase "Bad blood" means feelings of animosity or hatred between individuals. (मनमुटाव)
- Example: There has been bad blood between the two families for years due to a land dispute.
- "Bad blood" refers to a situation where the relationship between people is strained and marked by deep-rooted resentment. (मनमुटाव)
- Example: The bad blood between the former business partners made it impossible for them to work together again.
- Hence, the correct meaning of "bad blood" is "feelings of hatred between people".
Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Feelings of hatred between people.
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- Option 2: A situation which goes from bad to worse (बुरी स्थिति से और बुरी स्थिति में): A scenario where things deteriorate further.
- Example: The financial crisis went from bad to worse when the stock market crashed.
- Option 3: A fatal accident (घातक दुर्घटना): An accident that results in death.
- Example: There was a fatal accident on the highway last night, claiming several lives.
- Option 4: To accept the unpleasant situation (अप्रिय स्थिति को स्वीकार करना): To come to terms with a difficult or undesirable circumstance.
- Example: He had to accept the unpleasant situation and move on with his life.
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