SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q25

In question four alternatives are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

In life, there will be many situations where you have to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To be in dilemma to choose.

The idiom "between the devil and the deep blue sea" means being faced with two difficult or undesirable choices.

Therefore, "To be in dilemma to choose" best expresses the meaning of having to choose between two challenging situations.

The other options do not capture the essence of being stuck between two difficult choices.