SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 14

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 20 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lick your wounds

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. to go away and recover from bad experience.
Idiom: Lick your wounds
Meaning: To try to recover emotionally or mentally after a defeat, failure, or unpleasant experience.
Example: After losing the match, the team went home to lick their wounds and plan for the next game.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.