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
AOnly IICorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
BOnly IIICorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
CBoth I & IICorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
DBoth II & IIICorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
ENone of the aboveCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
High and dry - to leave someone helpless in a difficult situation. Both option II & III mean the same.
