Choose the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Her classmates laughed at Meena’s slow start, but she ________ when she won the race.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → had the last laugh
Complete sentence: Her classmates laughed at Meena’s slow start, but she had the last laugh when she won the race.
| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Had the last laugh (answer) | was successful in the end after others laughed at or doubted one (fits Meena winning the race) | People made fun of Ramesh’s small tea stall, but he had the last laugh when it became the busiest in town. |
| (2) Laughed it off | treated a problem or an insult as a joke | Sunil slipped on the stage, but he laughed it off. |
| (3) Kept a straight face | did not smile or laugh even though something was funny | Papa told the silly joke and kept a straight face. |
| (4) Called it a day | stopped working for the day | After painting the walls for six hours, the workers called it a day. |