SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CHSL - 03 July 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Have a bee in your bonnet

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Be preoccupied or obsessed with something.

  • "Have a bee in your bonnet" means to be overly concerned or obsessed with a particular idea or issue.
  • The expression originates from the notion of a bee buzzing around in a person's head, causing distraction or agitation.
  • Thus, it conveys the idea of being preoccupied, while the other options do not capture this sense of obsession or fixation on a specific topic.