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Option 4 : to be in trouble

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सही उत्तर to be in trouble है।

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Question:

The contractor was in hot water after the newly built bridge developed cracks within a year. The idiom "to be in hot water" means

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to enjoy a relaxing spa bath
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to feel feverish and unwell
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to be in a warm tropical climate
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to be in trouble

Correct Answer: to be in trouble

"In hot water" is an idiom for being in difficulty or disgrace, often with authority; the context of a cracked bridge and an angry response confirms "to be in trouble".

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