Question

Use the correct idiom to complete the sentence:

The new water treatment plant is a ---- between the inhabitants of the town and the authorities.

• A. boon from heaven
• B. bone of contention
• C. storm in a teacup
• D. bolt from the blue

Answer 1

Answer:

B. bone of contention

• Bone of contention is an idiom for a subject or issue over which there is ongoing disagreement or dispute. This fits perfectly, as the plant is causing conflict between the townspeople and the authorities.

The other idioms do not fit the context:

• Boon from heaven: A great blessing or benefit. (This would be positive, not a source of conflict).

• Storm in a teacup: A lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a trivial matter. (The sentence does not suggest the issue is unimportant).

• Bolt from the blue: A complete surprise. (The sentence is about an ongoing dispute, not a sudden event).