Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
The imposition of lock down proved to be a ________ for many students who were not
prepared for the examinations.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. blessing in disguise.
The idiom "blessing in disguise" means something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good happening later.
The sentence suggests the lockdown, though initially difficult, turned out to be beneficial for many students who were unprepared.
Option 1: father in cap is an uncommon idiom and not relevant here.
Option 2: piece of cake means something very easy, which doesn’t fit the context.
Option 4: chip on their shoulder means holding a grudge or feeling resentful, which is not related here.