Question 54
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: I would like to believe that this brilliant performance of yours is not just a flash in the pan.
- A.repeated occurrence
- B.normal happening
- C.flashy happening
- D.chance occurrence
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (chance occurrence)
Explanation
A flash in the pan is a success that happens once by chance and is not repeated.