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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
It was a Catch 22 situation for the manager.

Option 1: Worthy successor to the throne

Option 2: A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible

Option 3: Hailed as the ultimate champion

Option 4: A positive outcome in a tough situation


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible


Solution : The second option is correct.

The highlighted idiom Catch-22 refers to a paradoxical situation in which one is trapped by contradictory rules, circumstances, or conditions that make it impossible to solve a problem or take action because the conditions necessary to resolve the issue are mutually exclusive or self-defeating.

In essence, it's a no-win scenario where attempting to escape or resolve the situation only leads to further complications or challenges, which is quite similar to what is given in the second option.

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