Foundation
English
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Question
In the following question, choose the option that best describes the phrase in quotes.
Some shopkeepers were 'fishing in troubled waters' during the recession.
Some shopkeepers were 'fishing in troubled waters' during the recession.
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Solution
The quoted phrase means 'involving oneself in a difficult situation with a view to gain an advantage'.
Option A is correct. 'Taking advantage of the shaky situation' is close in meaning to the required one. Thus, it is the correct answer.
Option B is incorrect. It does not have the required meaning and so, it is incorrect.
Option C is incorrect. The shopkeepers were not necessarily troubling others. Thus, it does not have the required meaning.
Option D is incorrect. They were not involved in black marketing. Thus, it is incorrect.