Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

What is the meaning of the idiom "Waterloo" in the sentence "This election proved to be his Waterloo"?

Verified Answer
A. Causing flood
B. Causing famine
C. Game of water
D. End of the career

Explanation:

A "Waterloo" refers to a decisive and final defeat, often one that marks the end of a person's career, ambitions, or dominance, referencing Napoleon's final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.