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    Question

    In each question, three meanings numbered I, II and III are given for the Idiom / Phrase underlined in the sentence. Out of the given three meanings, only one or two or all the three may be correct. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase and mark it as your answer.

    Joseph’s business partner took advantage of him by making a deal with their rival and left him high and dry .

    I. Leaving someone in a heavily drunk situation

    II. Leaving someone in a helpless situation

    III. Abandon someone

    A Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    High and dry - to leave someone helpless in a difficult situation. Both option II & III mean the same.

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