After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Before all the election results were announced it was clear that the leader of the opposition was home and dry. This means that the leader of the opposition
A. was very exhausted B. won the election C. lost the election D. has arrived home before the rain
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
be home and dry To have successfully completed something, as a project or activity. having successfully achieved or being within sight of achieving one's objective
