Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Has he lost his mind? He is falling foul of everybody.

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  1. Quite puzzled with
  2. Maintaining a sort of coldness
  3. Having an amicable talk with
  4. Quarrelling with

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Option 4 : Quarrelling with
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The correct answer is "Quarrelling with."

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, we are required to select the meaning of the idiom "falling out."
  • The idiom "falling foul of" means to come into conflict or disagreement with someone.
    • Example: Manufacturers may fall foul of the new government guidelines.
  • The phrase "lost his mind" suggests that the person's behavior is irrational or unreasonable.
  • Therefore, the sentence means that the person is behaving in a way that is causing conflict with others.
  • "Quarrelling" means to have an angry argument or disagreement.
  • The other options do not accurately convey the meaning of the idiom.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

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