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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
High and dry

Option 1: Abandoned

Option 2: Occasionally

Option 3: Perplexed

Option 4: Failed


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Correct Answer: Abandoned


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The idiom "high and dry" means to be left in a difficult or helpless situation, often without assistance or support. This expression conveys a sense of being stranded or left alone in a challenging circumstance.

Among the given alternatives, abandoned captures the meaning of being left alone or without support, making it the most suitable choice to express the idiom "high and dry".

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Occasionally : This means happening from time to time or at irregular intervals.
  • Perplexed : This means confused or puzzled.
  • Failed : This implies not succeeding or achieving a goal.
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