Question

The CEO's sudden resignation threw the board into a tailspin. 
What does the idiom "threw into a tailspin" mean?

• A. Made them very successful
• B. Caused extreme confusion and panic
• C. Motivated them to act
• D. Made them feel hopeful

Hint:

Idioms often use vivid imagery to describe emotions; "tailspin" is a term from aviation describing a loss of control, metaphorically meaning confusion or panic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The idiom "threw into a tailspin" generally means caused extreme confusion and panic. When used in a sentence, it describes a situation where unexpected events lead to a state of disorder or disarray, much like how an aircraft might spin uncontrollably. In this context, the sudden resignation of the CEO led the board to experience significant turmoil or distress.