SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To pay through the nose

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To pay excessively.

  • In the given question we need to select the meaning of the given idiom.
  • An IDIOM refers to "an expression whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words in it".

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given idiom:-

  • To pay through the nose- To pay excessively.
  • For example:- We paid through the nose to get the car fixed and it still doesn't go properly.

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