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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence. Mohan thanked Ramesh for helping him financial
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence.
Mohan thanked Ramesh for helping him financially and not leaving him in the lurch.

A.

to leave one in difficulty

B.

to be supportive

C.

to compromise one’s position

D.

to make fun of

Correct option is A


· Explanation:
· The phrase "leave in the lurch" means abandoning someone in a difficult situation when they need help.
· Here, it suggests that Ramesh supported Mohan financially and didn’t abandon him when he needed help.
· Example: "When her friends left her in the lurch during her illness, she realized who her true supporters were."
· Hindi Meaning: किसी को कठिन परिस्थिति में छोड़ देना
· Related Idioms:
· "Turn one’s back on someone" – To refuse to help someone in need.
· "Hang someone out to dry" – To leave someone without support or help, especially in a difficult situation.
· "Desert someone in their hour of need" – To abandon someone at a time when they need help most.

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