Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
My leaving the job with an NGO proved a blessing in disguise as I got a better job.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. something that seems bad turns out to be good.
Idiom: Blessing in disguise
Meaning: Something that looks like a problem or a bad thing at first, but later turns out to be good or beneficial.
Example: Failing the entrance exam was a blessing in disguise, as it pushed him to prepare harder and get into a better college next year.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.