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      Question

      John thought he could easily defeat his opponent in the

      debate, but he quickly realized he had caught a tartar when he faced an eloquent and well-prepared speaker.  Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. 
      A to be aloof Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B to gain faith in yourself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C to deal with a dangerous person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D to deal with a powerful challenging opponent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E to regret things Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      "To catch a tartar," means to unexpectedly encounter or deal with a difficult or powerful person or situation that proves to be a challenging opponent or problem to overcome. 

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