Idiom: To "break a butterfly on a wheel" is to?
- Punish an innocent person for another person's conduct.
- Pursue beauty through needlessly elaborate and complex methods.
- Use excessive force against a minor offence.
- None of these
Explanation
- “Break a butterfly on a wheel” means using excessive force or effort to deal with something minor.
- The idiom highlights a disproportionate response, where the punishment or effort is far greater than the offence or task warrants.
Last verified on 20-10-2026
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اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
- To postpone a plan
- To make it rain
- To do a job honestly
- None of these
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
- Punish an innocent person for another person's conduct.
- Pursue beauty through needlessly elaborate and complex methods.
- Use excessive force against a minor offence.
- None of these
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
- Conceal one's intentions from every observer.
- Withdraw from a conflict before it begins.
- Remain prepared for a future contingency.
- None of these
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
- Confront a powerful opponent in their own stronghold.
- Avoid direct confrontation until reliable support finally arrives.
- Enter a dispute without first understanding its underlying cause.
- None of these
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
