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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 14

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 March 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q14

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A snake in the grass

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A hidden enemy.

  • In the given question, we need to select the meaning of the given idiom.
  • An IDIOM refers to "a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words".

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

  • A snake in the grass- A hidden enemy.
  • For example:- I thought he was a snake in the grass.

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