Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence One must learn to ...........

English Language (CGL) Idiom & Phrases

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

One must learn to prioritize in life. It never pays to put the cart before the horse.

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SSC CGL 11 June 2019 Shift-3

do last things first

postpone till the last moment

perform many tasks simultaneously

do things spontaneously

- The sentence emphasizes the importance of prioritizing tasks effectively.

- To "put the cart before the horse" is an idiom used when something is done in reverse or in the wrong order.

- Option 1: do last things first

- This means doing activities or tasks in the reverse sequence, which aligns with the idiom's meaning.

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- Option 2: postpone till the last moment

- This involves delaying tasks rather than reversing their order.

- Option 3: perform many tasks simultaneously

- This refers to multitasking, not reversing task order.

- Option 4: do things spontaneously

- This involves unplanned or impulsive actions, not related to order.

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