Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence.
Nitish's promotion is due.
Option 1: On the cards
Option 2: Not worth his salt
Option 3: With due respect
Option 4: Done to death
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Correct Answer: On the cards
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
On the cards means something likely or expected to happen in the future, often based on current circumstances or indications. In this context, saying Nitish's promotion is "on the cards" implies that his promotion is expected or likely to happen soon.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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