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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CPO - 24 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q30

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Tide over

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. to overcome.

  • The idiom "tide over" means to help someone through a period when they are having difficulties, especially by lending them money.
  • Example: The banks were prepared to put up 50 million euros to tide over the company.