SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q25

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

You snooze, you lose

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. If you are not alert, you are likely to miss opportunities.

The idiom "You snooze, you lose" implies that if you are not attentive or quick to act, you might miss out on available opportunities or benefits.

It emphasizes the importance of being alert and proactive to seize chances before they pass you by.

This interpretation captures the idiom's broader and more general application, whereas the other options are more specific and less commonly associated with the phrase.