WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below: He stood in hot water.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. in trouble or disgrace
  2. met with an accident
  3. stepped into boiling water
  4. was angry

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: in trouble or disgrace

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) in trouble or disgrace šŸ“š Explanation: The idiom 'to be in hot water' means to be in a difficult situation where one is likely to be punished or criticized. It implies that the person has done something wrong and is now facing the consequences. This is a common figurative expression used in both formal and informal English.