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Damn Squib

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Damn Squib

1). Something that is difficult to solve
2). Someone who is difficult to convince
3). Someone who can be easily persuaded
4). Something that fails to meet expectations


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The idiom Damn Squib means 'Something that fails to meet expectations, an anti-climax.' So option 4 is the correct answer. $

For e.g. I was so excited about the Indian football team's final match but it turned out to be a damp squib.$

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