SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
 
You wanted to speak but you controlled yourself and became patient. What have you done?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

the correct answer is option 4 i.e. Held your horses.

  • "Hold your horses" is used to advise someone to be patient or to wait before taking action.

  • In the context provided, the individual wanted to speak but chose to control themselves and be patient instead.

  • This aligns with the idea of temporarily restraining oneself from acting impulsively, which is captured by the idiom "held your horses."