Select the most suitable option to replace the underlined phrase in the sentence:-
Sudhir's mother warned him of his friends who come to him only to enjoy themselves.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → fair weather friends
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Fair weather friends (Idiom): Refers to people who are only friends with someone when things are good or convenient (the "fair weather") but abandon them when difficult times arise.
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The original phrase, "friends who come to him only to enjoy themselves," exactly describes this type of relationship—one based only on convenience and pleasure, not loyalty or support during hardship.