SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

I did not even listen to him; he was only talking through his hat.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Talking nonsense.

  • When someone is said to be "talking through his hat," it means that they are speaking without knowing what they are talking about or making statements that are nonsensical or untrue.
  • Therefore, "talking nonsense" accurately captures the meaning of this idiom.