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.

• A. Taking advantage of the shaky situation
• B. Troubled like fish
• C. Were troubling others
• D. Involved in black marketing

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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.