SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A long shot

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Little chance of success.

Idioms: A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

"A long shot" means something that is not likely to succeed.

Example: The deal was a long shot, but Bagley had little to lose.