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SSC GD Constable 2021 · Question 172 of 377

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Wear and tear

idioms-phrases

  1. ADamage caused by useCorrect
  2. BRefuse to use because of rip
  3. CRepair to be able to use
  4. DDestroy after using

Answer: A. Damage caused by use

Explanation

The correct answer is: Damage caused by use. Key Points Wear and tearmean the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period of time. Example -Driving in freezing weather means lots of wear and tear on your car. So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Wear and tear 'is 'Damage caused by use.' Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Source: SSC GD Constable 2021 Prev. Year Paper (2021-11-23 Shift 1) English — Prepp (with solutions) · reliable-secondary

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