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Option 2 : a disappointing outcome

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सही उत्तर a disappointing outcome है।

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Question:

What does the idiom "a damp squib" mean?

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a dangerous explosive device
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a disappointing outcome
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a firecracker used in celebrations
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a clever practical joke

Correct Answer: a disappointing outcome

A squib is a small firework; a damp one fizzles instead of exploding. The idiom describes something that fails to live up to expectations — a disappointing outcome or anticlimax.

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