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SSC CHSL - 25 Nov 2025 - Shift 2

Tier 1 • 25 November 2025 • 100 questions

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Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idioms/phrases.
To take the bull by the horns

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The idiom "to take the bull by the horns" means to face a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant situation directly and with determination, rather than avoiding it.

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