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Which of the following words is/are synonymous with the idiom 'out at elbows' ?

  1. Penurious
  2. Guilty
  3. Impoverished

 

AOnly 3

BOnly 2 , 3

COnly 1 , 3

DAll of the above

Answer:

C. Only 1 , 3

Read Explanation:

  • The idiom "out at elbows" means being poor or impoverished (ദരിദ്രനാകുക)
  • Penurious: This means extremely poor or poverty-stricken. (ദരിദ്രൻ)
  • Guilty: This means feeling responsible for a wrongdoing. (കുറ്റബോധം)
  • Impoverished: This means having little or no money or resources. (ദരിദ്രർ)



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