SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 82

SSC MTS - 29/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q82

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

Despite the setbacks, the team decided to persevere and keep working on the project, believing it could be a _______ for their company.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. game-changer.

Correct Idiom: Game-changer

Meaning: An event, idea, or development that significantly changes the outcome or direction of a situation.

Example: The invention of the smartphone was a game-changer for the technology industry.

Meanings of the other idioms

  • Needle in a haystack: Something extremely difficult or nearly impossible to find.

  • Beat around the bush: To avoid talking directly about the main topic.

  • Wild goose chase: A pointless or hopeless pursuit.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.