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In this question, four options are given for the idiom underlined in the sentence.
For his alleged involvement in espionage, he is under a cloud these days.
In the sentence, "For his alleged involvement in espionage, he is under a cloud these days," the idiom "under a cloud" suggests that the person is in a situation where others view him negatively. It can be inferred from the context that being involved in espionage, which means spying or secretly gathering information,is a serious accusation. The phrase "under a cloud" follows directly after this allegation, suggesting a connection between the accusation and how the person is currently perceived. Among the options, (d) under suspicion fits best because it logically follows from the idea of being accused of something as serious as espionage. The other options don’t make sense in this context: (a) talks about luck, which doesn't align with the seriousness of the sentence, (b) is literal and irrelevant, and (c) "under observation" might seem close but doesn’t fully capture the sense of distrust or blame that "under a cloud" conveys. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.