Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, the sentence contains an idiom/phrase which is underlined. You are to select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of this idiom/phrase.

In the times of recession, big financial institutions have become lame ducks.

  1. giving explanations that are weak and unconvincing

  2. organisations in difficulty and unable to manage without help

  3. an obvious and defenseless target

  4. organisations that are minting money
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'lame ducks' refers to organisations in difficulty which are unable to manage without help.

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