SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 12

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 11 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A stitch in time saves nine.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. It is better to solve a problem straight away and not let it become bigger.

Idiom: A stitch in time saves nine

Meaning: If you fix a small problem immediately, it will save you from facing a bigger problem later.

Example: If you repair the roof now, it won’t collapse in the rain. A stitch in time saves nine.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.