Which idiom means: in a difficult or troublesome situation?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which idiom means: in a difficult or troublesome situation? The correct choice is C. In hot water. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Barking up the wrong tree
Why not A: “Barking up the wrong tree” does not fit this question. The answer is In hot water.
- B. Bite off more than you can chew
Why not B: “Bite off more than you can chew” does not fit this question. The answer is In hot water.
- C. In hot water ✓
- D. Hit the books
Why not D: “Hit the books” does not fit this question. The answer is In hot water.
Correct answer
C. In hot water
Explanation
In hot water is the term that matches “Which idiom means: in a difficult or troublesome situation” (option C). Option A (Barking up the wrong tree) does not fit this question. Option B (Bite off more than you can chew) does not fit this question. Option D (Hit the books) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is In hot water.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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