SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Bincy’s mother kept her cards close to her chest.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kept her plans and thoughts hidden.

The phrase "kept her cards close to her chest" means to keep one's thoughts, intentions, or plans secret or private.

Here, the sentence refers to Bincy keeping her plans and thought a secret, i.e. hiding her thoughts from everyone else.