SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CPO Tier I - 13th December 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q36

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.

It was the last straw; she decided to quit the job when she was blamed without reason.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. final irritant that made the situation unbearable.

The meaning of the given idiom is-

the last straw- final irritant that made the situation unbearable.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.