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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be in the doldrums
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be in the doldrums

A.

To be in low spirits

B.

To be in danger

C.

To be in the limelight

D.

To be in debt

Correct option is A


Option (a) To be in low spirits is the correct meaning of the idiom "to be in the doldrums."
To be in the doldrums: This idiom means feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy and enthusiasm. It often describes a temporary emotional state.
To be in the doldrums (Hindi): उदास या निराश होना।
Example: After losing the match, the entire team was in the doldrums.
Other related idioms:
· “Down in the dumps”: Feeling sad or unhappy.
Meanings of the other given options:
· To be in danger: (Hindi: खतरे में होना) Incorrect meaning.
· To be in the limelight: (Hindi: प्रसिद्धि में होना) Opposite in meaning.
· To be in debt: (Hindi: कर्ज में होना) Unrelated to the idiom.

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