In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence. He waited too long for her and now that ship too had sailed.?

To have a brilliant future
To wait for something pleasant
To have an opportunity pass by
To get something one has wanted

LohaHridoy

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2025-01-04 04:42

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AhmedNazir

Option 3 : To have an opportunity pass by

The phrase 'that ship has sailed', means an opportunity that has passed one by. Here, the 'ship' refers to an opportunity that has 'sailed' or 'gone away forever'.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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