Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

As the quarrel ended, the person who was affronted, left in high dudgeon.

  1. exhibiting great resentment

  2. resenting the exhibition

  3. exhibiting joy on being victorious

  4. acting proud and arrogant
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Explanation

The phrase 'in high dudgeon' refers to exhibiting great resentment. 'Acting proud and arrogant' refers to the phrase 'acting high and mighty'. The others are  incorrect meanings of the given phrase.

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