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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Familiarity breeds contempt

  1. A
    close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them
  2. B
    if you do an undesirable thing daily then it becomes acceptable
  3. C
    too many people living closely will eventually cause bitterness
  4. D
    routine has to be broken to bring excitement to life

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The idiom "Familiarity breeds contempt" means that extensive knowledge of or close association with someone or something leads to a loss of respect for them.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Familiarity breeds contempt
A
close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them
B
if you do an undesirable thing daily then it becomes acceptable
C
too many people living closely will eventually cause bitterness
D
routine has to be broken to bring excitement to life

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