SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CGL Tier II - 26 October 2023 • English • Q74

Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bite the bullet

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery.

The idiom "bite the bullet" means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination. It originates from the historical practice of having patients bite on a bullet during surgery to endure pain.

This meaning is accurately conveyed by Sarah deciding to proceed with surgery despite the pain.