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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q34

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Crying wolf

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To ask for help when you don’t need it.

  • The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "crying wolf" is "to ask for help when you don’t need it."
  • This idiom "Crying wolf" refers to raising false alarms, leading people to disregard future genuine requests for assistance.