Question 81
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The presence of the captain makes the sailors ill at ease.
- A.uncomfortable
- B.sickly
- C.impatient
- D.easily ill
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (uncomfortable)
Explanation
'Ill at ease' means uncomfortable or uneasy, not sick.