Question

Which of the phrases given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction required, mark ‘’No Correction required’ as the answer. “The situation is getting red handed, " the doctor said to us.

Q: Answer-Which of the phrases given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sen...

The original phrase red handed is not used correctly in this context. Getting out of hand is a common idiom that means a situation is becoming difficult to control or manage. Its often used to describe a situation that is escalating or worsening.

A Fall flat Correct Incorrect

B Many iron in the fire Correct Incorrect

C Out of hands Correct Incorrect

D Bite the bullet Correct Incorrect

E No correction required Correct Incorrect

Detailed Solution

The original phrase “red handed” is not used correctly in this context. “Getting out of hand” is a common idiom that means a situation is becoming difficult to control or manage. It’s often used to describe a situation that is escalating or worsening.

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