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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q40

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Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I took a quick trip to my cousin’s house before going on vacation to Africa.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e., Paid a flying visit.

  • Break the journey: This idiom means to stop somewhere during a long journey.

  • Paid a flying visit: This idiom means to make a short and hurried visit. In the context of the sentence, the speaker is describing a brief visit to their cousin's house before a vacation, which aligns perfectly with the meaning of this idiom.

  • Lived out of a suitcase: This idiom refers to a person who travels frequently, living in different places and carrying their belongings in a suitcase.

  • Float one’s boat: This idiom means to make someone happy or to be pleasing to someone.

Therefore, the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence is Paid a flying visit.