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प्रश्न
In the question below, a related phrase is followed by a group of words. Select the group of words that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the original phrase.
At one’s wits end
विकल्प
cannot say anything funny
not able to think logically
not able to work
clarity of thought
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उत्तर
not able to think logically
Explanation:
not able to think logically ‘At one’s wit’s end’ is an idiomatic expression which refers to the state of helplessness when one feels one’s mental resources are exhausted, i.e., when one is unable to think or understand what to do.
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