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    Question

    In the sentence given below, an idiom/phrasal verb has been highlighted in bold. Given below it are five options, out of which you need to find the one which has the same meaning as the idiom/phrasal verb used in the sentence and can successfully replace the idiom/phrasal verb without changing the meaning of the sentence.

    For some, good education is a necessary evil to get a chance at a better life.

    A painful in present Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B comforting in future Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C pleasant but difficult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D something unpleasant that must be done Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E something that looks difficult but isn't Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A NECESSARY EVIL refers to soemthing that unpleasant but must be done/accepted in order to acheive a particular goal.

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