SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 26 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:

The politician's speech was full of vague promises but ultimately it was just ______.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The phrase 'smoke and mirrors' is an idiom used to describe something that is intended to make people believe something that are not true, often by making it seem more complex or impressive than it actually is. It perfectly describes a politician's speech full of vague promises that ultimately lacks substance or genuine intent.