Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The situation was out of hand. So, the manager called the police station for help.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. To be uncontrollable.
Idiom: Out of hand
Meaning: No longer under control; unmanageable.
Example: The protest got out of hand and turned into a violent clash.
Meaning of the other options:
To be serious – To behave or talk in a solemn or grave manner.
In an undecided state – A situation where a decision hasn't been made yet.
To be abrupt – To be sudden or unexpected, not related to being uncontrollable.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.