SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To get away with

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To escape from something.

  • In the given question, we need to select the meaning of the given idiom.
  • An IDIOM refers to "a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words".

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given idiom:-

  • To get away with- To escape from something.
  • For example:-  She's just as guilty as him, and you're going to let her get away with murder.

The meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option hence, it will be correct.