SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hold your horses

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To have patience.

  • 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:-

  • To hold your horses- To have patience.
  • For example:-  We are getting late to go to the ceremony and mom is still yelling, “Hold your horses!

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