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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q19

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cutting corners

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Saving money.

  • 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:-

  • Cutting corners- Saving money.
  • For example:-  When the boss found out that the accounting department was cutting corners he fired them all.

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