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Between the devil and the sea means:

AA person who is drowning

BIn a dilemma

CA deep sea diver

DNear the sea

Answer:

B. In a dilemma

Read Explanation:

The idiom “between the devil and the sea” means being caught between two difficult or dangerous choices, where either option has problems.

❌ A person who is drowning – literal meaning, not idiomatic
❌ A deep sea diver – incorrect
❌ Near the sea – incorrect

📌 So, the correct meaning is: in a dilemma


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