To fish in troubled waters

1. A. to borrow money
2. B. to steal belongings of
3. C. to get benefit in bad situation
4. D. to extend a helping hand

Explanation

‘To fish in troubled waters’ means to get benefit in bad situation.
Hence option3 is correct.

To be in a fix

1. A. to receive strong criticism
2. B. to support oneself
3. C. to fix problems
4. D. to be in a difficult situation

Explanation

‘To be in a fix’ means to be in a position of difficulty and embarrassment.
Hence option4 is correct.

Walk a tightrope

1. A. to be forced to leave your job
2. B. to be ready to fall
3. C. to act very carefully
4. D. to invite danger

Explanation

‘Walk a tightrope’ means to do something that requires extreme care and precision.
Hence option3 is correct.

The gift of the gab

1. A. ability to speak easily and confidently
2. B. ability to spoil something
3. C. ability to sell things
4. D. gift from a sacred institution

Explanation

‘The gift of the gab’ is an idiomatic expression which is used to denote an ability to speak easily and confidently.
Hence option1 is correct.

A red-letter day

1. A. a trivial day
2. B. a very important or significant day
3. C. a day of bloodshed and violence
4. D. a mourning day

Explanation

A red letter day is an idiomatic expression which means a very important or significant day.
Hence option2 is correct.

By: Munesh Kumari