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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

He does not have money to pay back the loan, he is in a tight corner.

Option 1: in a difficult situation

Option 2: hiding in the house

Option 3: in the prison

Option 4: being bankrupt


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: in a difficult situation


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:
The idiom "in a tight corner" is used to convey that someone is in a challenging situation where finding a solution or escape may be problematic. It implies being in a predicament or facing obstacles that make the situation uncomfortable or unfavourable. In the given sentence, the individual does not have the money to repay the loan, indicating a financial predicament that aligns with the meaning of "in a tight corner".

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