Select the most appropriate idiom (in the context) to fill in the sentence.
The official found himself ______ when he could not explain his actions and all the members started attacking him with accusations of cheating.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. in the eye of a storm.
The meaning of the given idiom is-
In the eye of a storm- a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy.
In the given sentence, it suggests that the official is facing intense scrutiny and accusations from the members, similar to being in the most intense part of a storm where the conditions are at their peak.
The chosen option fits the meaning of the given statement so it willl be correct.