Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part...........

English (CPO) One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.

Sometimes doing something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later strengthens you.

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SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 3

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Painting the town red

Knocking your socks off

Burning your bridges

A red-letter day

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Explanation:

- Doing something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation: This phrase describes a situation where a person makes a decision that precludes reversing their course or returning to their previous status.

- Painting the town red: Refers to going out, celebrating, or having a good time in an extravagant or boisterous way. Not applicable here.

- Knocking your socks off: Means to amaze, excite, or impress someone. Also not relevant to the context.

- Burning your bridges: Refers to undertaking actions that will sever all ties and prevent a return to a previous state or situation. Correct choice for the sentence.

- A red-letter day: Means a day that is memorable because something significant or exciting happened. Doesn't fit the context.