Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A Damp Squib
Answer
Correct Answer : a ) A situation that is less impressive than expected
Explanation :The idiom ‘A Damp Squib’ means 'A situation which is less impressive than expected, because it is not as exciting and effective as expected'.
Example: We were so much confident about the performance of our child, but it all turned out to be a damp squib.
Hence, (a) is the correct answer.
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