Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
This year’s budget is unlikely to pass as law since the president’s proposed budgets typically face a jaundiced eye but this one has gotten even more scepticism.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Resentment.
Idiom: Ajaundiced eye
Meaning: To view something with prejudice, resentment, or distrust, often due to negative past experiences or bias.
Example: Critics look at every new policy with a jaundiced eye, expecting it to fail.
Meaning of the other options:
Jealousy: A feeling of envy toward someone’s achievements or advantages.
Confidence: A feeling of certainty or trust.
Good will: A friendly or helpful attitude.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.