Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence Due to increased n...........

English Language (CGL) Idiom & Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Due to increased number of lay offs in the industry, the sword of Damocles is always hanging over the employees.

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SSC CGL 11 June 2019 Shift-1

strict rules and regulations

an ill omen of death

threat of physical harm

a constant threat

- The sentence discusses the "sword of Damocles," an idiom representing a looming threat or danger.

- Option 1: "Strict rules and regulations" doesn’t fit the meaning of an impending or constant threat. It means enforced guidelines.

- Option 2: "An ill omen of death" refers more to a bad sign or prediction specifically about death, not a general threat.

- Option 3: "Threat of physical harm" implies a direct physical danger, which isn’t the broader meaning of the idiom.

- Option 4: "A constant threat" accurately captures the essence of the idiom, which indicates an ever-present feeling of danger or risk.

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