IPMAT Indore 2023 - VA Q60 Explanation

Explanation:

(d)

The phrase "saving grace" is an idiomatic expression that refers to the one positive or redeeming feature of something that is otherwise disappointing or unpleasant. In the given context, the sentence implies that the new car has disappointed its buyers in many aspects, but its good mileage is the one positive or redeeming quality.

The other options have different meanings:

Saving praise: This phrase does not convey the idea of a positive aspect redeeming a disappointing situation. "Saving praise" suggests preserving positive feedback rather than being a redeeming quality.

Saving case: This phrase is not a standard expression in this context and does not convey the intended meaning.

Saving face: This phrase typically means preserving one's dignity or avoiding humiliation in a difficult situation. It does not fit the context of a positive aspect redeeming a disappointing product.

Saving grace: This is the correct idiom that fits the context, indicating the one positive feature that redeems the overall disappointing nature of the new car.

Therefore, option 4, "saving grace," is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.