SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Tide someone over

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Give temporary help, usually financial.

The idiom 'Tide someone over' means 'temporary help, often financial'.

For example: Sachin sent his granddaughter some money to tide her over until she found a new job.

From the given options, the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom is 'Give temporary help, usually financial.'

Hence, the correct answer is option 2 i.e. Give temporary help, usually financial.