SSC CGL Idioms and Phrases question with solution
Idioms and PhrasesModerate
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To let the cat out of the bag
- (A)To free a prisoner
- (B)To lose one's temper
- (C)To reveal a secret
- (D)To waste money
Correct answer: (C) To reveal a secret
The idiom 'to let the cat out of the bag' is used figuratively and means "to reveal a secret". Its meaning cannot be worked out from the literal sense of the individual words, which is why the other options are incorrect.
About this question
- Subject
- English Language
- Topic
- Idioms and Phrases
- Exam
- SSC (general)
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Question Paper — 18 January, Shift 1; SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 1 July, Shift 1; SSC GD 2024 Computer Based Examination Question Paper — 20 February, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 1
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