Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

What does the idiom "ended in a fiasco" mean in the sentence "Hawala case ended in a fiasco"?

Verified Answer
A. Change of Govt.
B. Nothing come out of it
C. Waste of time & money
D. Controversy

Explanation:

A "fiasco" means a complete and ignominious failure. If a case "ended in a fiasco," it implies that it failed to achieve its intended purpose or resolution, effectively meaning "nothing came out of it" in terms of a successful outcome.