Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate idiom for the underlined part in the given sentence:
Sohan was very much perplexed to find that his younger brother Mohan had taken poison.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 2)
Key Points
- The idiom "At his wit’s end" means being so perplexed or confused that one does not know what to do. (हक्का-बक्का होना)
- Example: After trying everything to fix the computer, he was at his wit's end.
- "Perplexed" refers to being completely baffled or puzzled. (हैरान)
- Example: She was perplexed by the sudden change in his behavior.
Therefore, the correct idiom is 'At his wit’s end'
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- At any rate (किसी भी हालत में): Regardless of the circumstances.
- Example: At any rate, we must finish this project by tomorrow.
- At loggerheads (झगड़ालू होना): In strong disagreement.
- Example: The two colleagues were at loggerheads over the new policy.
- At his disposal (उसके पास उपलब्ध): Available for someone to use.
- Example: He has a car at his disposal for the weekend.
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