Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement.
It's better to get less than what you want than get nothing.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Half a loaf is better than none.
The idiom "Half a loaf is better than none" implies that it is better to have or receive something, even if it is not everything you desire or expect than to have nothing at all.
It suggests that obtaining a partial or limited benefit is preferable to receiving nothing or experiencing a complete loss.
The meaning of the other three idioms:
Waste not, want not: Avoid wasting resources to prevent future shortages or needs.
Where there is smoke, there is fire: If there are signs or indications of a problem, there is likely a real issue.
A storm in a teacup: A situation where there is a lot of fuss or excitement over a trivial matter.