Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A bad patch
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. A period of time when a person faces lots of troubles.
The idiom "a bad patch" refers to a temporary period in which a person faces challenges or difficulties, often relating to personal or professional life.
This is why the meaning "A period of time when a person faces lots of troubles" is the most appropriate.
The other options, such as "a path that is untravelled," "a person who takes a difficult path," or "a dangerous road to walk on," do not capture the figurative sense of the idiom, which emphasizes the difficulty of a specific time period, rather than a physical journey.