SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

give someone the cold shoulder.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Ignore someone.     

Idiom meaning

Usage

The idiom “Give someone the cold shoulder” means “to give no interest to someone or something usually with the intent of purposefully not giving attention.” 

For example: I thought she really liked me, but the next day she gave me the cold shoulder.