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SSC CHSL 2023 · Question 74 of 92

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Forty winks

Idioms

  1. AA small talk
  2. BA precarious situation
  3. CA short napCorrect
  4. DAn opportunity in hand

Answer: C. A short nap

Explanation

The correct answer is "A short nap." Key Points "Forty winks" is an idiomatic expression that means taking a brief nap or a short sleep. (थोड़ी झपकी लेना या छोटी नींद लेना) Example: The justice was having forty winks when they entered his office. The phrase is often used to indicate a quick rest, especially during the day. The term "winks" refers to the rapid closing and opening of the eyes, suggesting a momentary sleep. The phrase "forty winks" is often used humorously or playfully to describe a short nap. The correct answer is Option 3.

Source: SSC CHSL 2023 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (07-Aug-2023) (Shift 2) — prepp.in · reliable-secondary

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