SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 09 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q20

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given statement.
Doing things in a hurry does not give fruitful results.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Haste is waste.

 

Idiom: Haste is waste

Meaning: When you try to do something too quickly, you're more likely to make mistakes, causing delays or poor results.
Example: He kept dropping the pieces while assembling the furniture. I told him, “More haste, less speed!”

Why it’s correct:

This idiom conveys the exact idea expressed in the statement "Haste is waste" — that rushing can lead to inefficiency or failure, and it's better to be careful and steady.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.