Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom To give someone the cold shoulder ........

English (CPO) Idiom & Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To give someone the cold shoulder

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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 2

To ignore someone

To carry the burden of everyone

To be carried on someone’s back

To listen to someone with empathy

- To give someone the cold shoulder:

- Option 1: To ignore someone

- This is the correct meaning. It means to deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone.

- It implies a lack of warmth or friendship.

- Option 2: To carry the burden of everyone

- This means taking on responsibilities or problems of others.

- It does not relate to the idiom.

- Option 3: To be carried on someone’s back

- This suggests physical support or dependency.

- It is not relevant to the idiom's meaning.

- Option 4: To listen to someone with empathy

- This is about showing understanding and compassion.

- It is contrary to the coldness implied by the idiom.

- Your answer is Option 1: To ignore someone.

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