Which of the following idioms has the meaning given below?
A small thing that spoils something otherwise good
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) A fly in the ointment
A fly in the ointment का मतलब छोटी-सी चीज़ है जो अच्छी भली चीज़ को बिगाड़ दे। A fly on the wall वह है जो बिना दिखे सब देखता है। A fly in amber ज्यों की त्यों सुरक्षित चीज़ है। A fly on the wheel वह है जो अपने छोटे प्रयास को बहुत बड़ा समझता है।
A fly in the ointment means a small thing that spoils something otherwise good.
A fly on the wall means an unseen observer; A fly in amber means something preserved unchanged; A fly on the wheel means a person who thinks his small effort is important.
Source: SSC MTS 2025। Solution: Prashant Sir, Vocab Sanjeevani।Source: SSC MTS 2025. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Vocab Sanjeevani.