Question

    In the sentence given below, an idiom/phrasal verb has been highlighted in bold. Given below it are five options, out of which you need to find the one which has the same meaning as the idiom/phrasal verb used in the sentence and can successfully replace the idiom/phrasal verb without changing the meaning of the sentence.

    Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back ,

    but the situation has changed drastically.
    A extremely lucky and comfortable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B extremely unlucky Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C in an uncomfortable position Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D surviving with other’s help Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A person who is on the pig's back is in a state of luck and everything is going well for them.

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