For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. The sailor found himself between the devil and the deep sea.
A). lost in the deep ocean
B). facing two challenges
C). facing two equally bad alternatives
D). confronting two opportunities
facing two equally bad alternatives
between the devil and the deep sea: a dilemma.
1. "" Don't try to throw dust into my eyes . You will not succeed."""
3. Reading between the lines I realised that my friend wanted to keep something from me.
5. The luxury car that they bought turned out to be a white elephant
8. Gopi works by fits and starts .
9. I take my hat off to all those who donate blood regularly .