SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 Shift 2 • English • Q29

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

I have been living without a lot of money since I lost my job.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. living hand to mouth.

Living hand to mouth is an idiom which means to have just enough money to cover basic needs and nothing left over.

Therefore, the sentence becomes- I have been living hand to mouth since I lost my job.