SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 138

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Nov 2021 • English • Q138

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fair-weather friend

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times.

  • A "fair-weather friend" is someone who is only a friend when things are going well but disappears or is unreliable during difficult times. This idiom refers to a person who is supportive and friendly when circumstances are favorable but is not dependable when challenges or hardships arise.
  • There the correct option is "A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times".