Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Those were troubled times, and nations were often, understandably, caught on the wrong foot.
1
To misunderstood one another.
2
To be confronted by someone that they don't believe what you said or that you intend to do it or are brave enough to do it.
3
A situation in which somebody has two different jobs or roles, and this may affect their ability to choose or act fairly in either.
4
To be surprised by something that happens quickly and unexpectedly.