English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Idioms & Phrases
Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives...
Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence.
Kanika was left& high and dry& by her friends when she lost all her money.
Options
- Aabandoned
- Brejected
- Cwounded
- Ddepressed
Correct answer
A. abandoned
Step-by-step solution
High and dry:
without resources or help.
Ex. Your family would be left high and dry by the death of the breadwinner.
Ex. Your family would be left high and dry by the death of the breadwinner.
Synonyms: destitute, bereft, helpless, without help, without assistance, without resources, in the lurch, in difficulties, forsaken, abandoned, stranded, marooned, etc.
Option A is hence the correct answer.
Option A is hence the correct answer.