Question

    Read the sentence carefully and select the most suitable

    idiom to fill in the blank. Despite all the warnings, he continued to take unnecessary risks and eventually found himself ____________.
    A out of the blue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B in hot water Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C a fish out of water Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D in the fast lane Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "In hot water" means to be in trouble or a difficult situation, which fits the context of taking risks and facing consequences.
    "Out of the blue" means unexpectedly, which doesn’t fit the situation.
    "A fish out of water" means to feel uncomfortable or out of place, which is not the intended meaning.
    "In the fast lane" refers to living a fast-paced, risk-taking lifestyle, but doesn't imply trouble directly.

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