Question:
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom / phrase/proverb given in italics in the following sentence.
The father was taken aback by his son's rude behaviour.
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom / phrase/proverb given in italics in the following sentence.
The father was taken aback by his son's rude behaviour.
The father was taken aback by his son's rude behaviour.
Updated On: May 4, 2024
- hurt
- annoyed
- demoralized
- surprised
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct option is (D): surprised
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