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SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 3

Tier 1 • 10 November 2022 • 200 questions

Mock testSource label: Test Series

Question 1 / 200

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying ___________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. the calm before the storm.

The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying the calm before the storm.

The idiom the calm before the storm refers to a period of peace before a disturbance or crisis.

Hence, the calm before the storm is the correct answer.

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  33. Q33.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given…
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  38. Q38.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given…
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  40. Q40.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
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