SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q7

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Alarums and Excursions

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Confused activity and uproar.

The phrase "Alarums and Excursions" is an old-fashioned expression used to describe a scene of noise, confusion, or commotion, often associated with a battle or tumultuous event.

It is used figuratively to convey a sense of chaos, turmoil, or disorder.