Fill in the blank with the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom:
Rakesh had to deal with all his problems by himself, because he didn't want to depend on his fair weather friends.
- A Friends who come from rich family
- B Friends who are loyal only during a time of success
- C Friends with whom one lived in one's college time
- D Friends who no longer live with you
Explanation
✅ Correct Answer — B) Friends who are loyal only during a time of success
🔎 Explanation
✔️ Fair weather friends:
This idiom refers to people who stay around only when things are good but disappear when times get tough.
🔖 They are not dependable during difficulties — “fair weather” means pleasant times only.
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