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Option 3 : an apparent misfortune that turns out to be beneficial

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सही उत्तर an apparent misfortune that turns out to be beneficial है।

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Question:

Losing that dull clerical job proved a blessing in disguise, for he found a far better position within a month. The idiom "a blessing in disguise" means

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an advantage that is obvious from the start
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a formal religious ceremony
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an apparent misfortune that turns out to be beneficial
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a treasure hidden in an unlikely place

Correct Answer: an apparent misfortune that turns out to be beneficial

The phrase describes something that seems bad at first but leads to a good outcome; losing the job looked like a setback yet produced a better position, which is exactly option (c).

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