SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The team members decided to call it a day as they were too tired to work any longer.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Stop working on something.

Idiom Explanation: "Call it a day"
Meaning: To stop working for the rest of the day, usually because the work is complete or due to tiredness.
Example: After studying for five hours straight, she decided to call it a day.
Final Sentence: The team members decided to stop working for the day as they were too tired.
Conclusion: The idiom “call it a day” means to stop working on something.