Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Getting a sudden promotion and increment in my current profile was like _________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. a bolt from the blue.
Correct Idiom: a bolt from the blue
Meaning: Something completely unexpected or surprising.
Example: Getting a sudden promotion and increment in my current profile was like a bolt from the blue.
Meanings of the other idioms:
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a fish out of water – someone who feels uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation.
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a ballpark figure – an approximate number or estimate.
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a foul play – an unfair or illegal action.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.