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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Stop flogging a dead horse and concentrate on your career

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To waste time on useless things.

  • The idiom "flogging a dead horse" in the given sentence means to waste time and effort on a situation that is already over or has no chance of succeeding.
  • The sentence suggests that the person being addressed should stop trying to fix something that cannot be fixed or is not worth their time, and instead focus on their career.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of the idiom in the given sentence is that the person being addressed should stop wasting their time and effort on a futile situation and concentrate on something more productive.