In the following question, a statement has been given with highlighted text.…
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In the following question, a statement has been given with highlighted text. You are required to replace the text with the correct idiom from the given alternatives.
After being cheated by his new business partner once, Mahesh now invests his money very cautiously because he has become overly careful due to a past bad experience.
- A.
Once bitten, twice shy
- B.
Look before you leap
- C.
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush
- D.
All that glitters is not gold
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Correct answer: A
Correct Idiom
Option A: Once bitten, twice shy
Detailed Analysis
Context: The statement describes Mahesh becoming "overly careful" regarding his investments after being "cheated by his new business partner once".
Explanation of Option A: The idiom "Once bitten, twice shy" perfectly captures this situation, as it describes a person who becomes cautious after suffering a specific negative experience or injury in the past.
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