SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Once in a blue moon.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Very rare. 

Very ancient: This doesn't accurately capture the meaning of the idiom, which refers to something that happens very rarely, not something that is very old.

Very colorful: This doesn't accurately capture the meaning of the idiom. "Once in a blue moon" doesn't refer to something being colorful but rather to something happening infrequently.

Very rare: This is the correct meaning of the idiom. It suggests that something occurs very infrequently or rarely.

Very high: This doesn't accurately capture the meaning of the idiom. "Once in a blue moon" doesn't refer to something high or elevated but rather to something rare or uncommon.

So, the correct meaning is "Very rare."