Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying ___________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank is the calm before the storm.
This idiom refers to a period of peace or quiet before a period of trouble or conflict. In the context of the sentence, it means that the family's meeting on the property dispute is likely to be a difficult and emotional experience, so the speaker is enjoying a moment of peace before the storm.
The other options are not as appropriate.
- The better of means to defeat or surpass someone. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
- The corridors of power refers to the places where important decisions are made. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
- The bottom line refers to the most important or essential part of something. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.