Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
A wise man remains aware of fair-weather friends.
Option 1: A person from an area of pleasant weather
Option 2: A person with good knowledge of weather
Option 3: A helpful person
Option 4: A person not reliable in difficult time
Correct Answer: A person not reliable in difficult time
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The idiom "fair-weather friends" refers to people who are supportive and friendly only during good or easy times but are not reliable or supportive during challenging times.
These individuals are like friends who stick around when everything is going well but are quick to abandon or distance themselves when problems arise.
Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "fair-weather friends" in the given sentence is: A person not reliable in difficult times.
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