SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q29

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A lame excuse

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Weak excuse.

Idioms: A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

"A lame excuse" means weak and unsatisfactory lies.

Example: To blame politicians is a lame excuse.