Question : Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the given group of words.
The better you know someone the less you like him.
Option 1: Save for a rainy day
Option 2: Spill the beans
Option 3: The elephant in the room
Option 4: Familiarity breeds contempt
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Correct Answer: Familiarity breeds contempt
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The idiom familiarity breeds contempt means that as we become more familiar with someone or something, we may notice their flaws or shortcomings, decreasing our liking or respect for them. This idiom accurately captures the idea presented in the given group of words, making it the most suitable choice.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Save for a rainy day means to save some of your money in case any problems arise in the future.
- Spill the beans means to tell people secret information.
- Elephant in the room is an obvious truth that is deliberately ignored by everyone in a situation.
The other options are not suitable choices that can substitute the given group of words.
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