Direction: Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

This incident occurred without a warning.

• The phrase "bolt from the blue" is an idiomatic expression that means a sudden and unexpected event or shock, usually something negative or harmful. (अचानक और अप्रत्याशित घटना या झटका, आमतौर पर कुछ नकारात्मक या हानिकारक)

  • Example: The news of her sudden resignation was a bolt from the blue for the entire company.

• It implies that the occurrence was completely unforeseen, catching someone off guard. It's similar to the idea of a lightning bolt coming out of a clear blue sky, which is unexpected and startling.

• The correct answer is Option 2.
   

Additional Information 

• On thin ice: The expression "on thin ice" is an idiomatic phrase that is used to convey the idea that someone is in a risky or precarious situation. (यह विचार व्यक्त करने के लिए किया जाता है कि कोई व्यक्ति जोखिम भरी या अनिश्चित स्थिति में है)
• Ignorance is bliss: The phrase "ignorance is bliss" means that not knowing or being unaware of certain facts or realities can be more comfortable or pleasant than being informed. (कुछ तथ्यों या वास्तविकताओं को न जानना या उनसे अनभिज्ञ रहना सूचित होने की तुलना में अधिक आरामदायक या सुखद हो सकता है)
• Play devil's advocate: To "play devil's advocate" is an idiomatic expression that means to take a position or argue a point of view that is contrary to one's own beliefs or opinions. (कोई ऐसी स्थिति लेना या उस दृष्टिकोण पर बहस करना जो किसी की अपनी मान्यताओं या राय के विपरीत है)