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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q18

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cool as Cucumber

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To be calm.

  • 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:-

  • Cool as Cucumber- To be calm.
  • For example:-  My boss is as cool as a cucumber even when he speaks in front of hundreds of people.

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