Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
With two toddlers to handle and no house help at her disposal, Shilpa can never put her house in apple-pie order.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Completely arranged.
This idiom refers to something being extremely neat, orderly, and well-organized. In the context of the sentence, it implies that Shilpa struggles to maintain her house in a perfectly organized state due to the challenges of managing two toddlers without any assistance. Therefore, "completely arranged" accurately captures the intended meaning of the idiom in this context. The other options, such as "completely messy," "smell-proof," and "ready for guests," do not convey the sense of meticulous organization and tidiness implied by the idiom "apple-pie order."