SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the same breath

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Say two contradictory things at the same time.

Idioms: A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

"In the same breath" means to say two things that are so different that if one is true, the other must be false.

Example: You say he treats you badly but in the same breath you tell me how much you love him!