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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To fish in troubled waters
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    To fish in troubled waters

    A.

    To take advantage of a difficult situation

    B.

    To try to find a big catch in the deep sea

    C.

    To try to do something that is very difficult

    D.

    To catch fish in stormy weather in the sea

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    To fish in troubled waters: To try to gain personal benefit from a chaotic or confused situation. (अशांत या भ्रमित स्थिति में लाभ उठाना)
    Example: Some corrupt officials are always trying to fish in troubled waters.
    At least 3 related idioms:
    · Make hay while the sun shines – To take advantage of an opportunity.
    · Ride the storm – To survive a difficult situation.
    · Cry over spilled milk – To waste time worrying about things that have already happened.

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