SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q37

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

Even after becoming bankrupt, Charlie is able to maintain an outward show.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. keep up appearances. 

Option 2 is correct since "keep up appearances" means to make things look better on the outside than they might actually be.

Example: Despite financial struggles, they kept up appearances by continuing their usual lifestyle.