Multiple choice softskills communication

Identify the Correct meaning for the letters in BOLD? Jack WAS HARD UP to pay his rent.

  1. had find difficult

  2. had no money

  3. had arranged money

  4. had borrowed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

"Hard up" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be short of money or experiencing financial difficulty. In this context, Jack struggled to pay his rent because he lacked sufficient funds.

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