Multiple Choice Questions

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

English (CPO) Idiom & Phrases

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

In times of economic recession, the demand for goods is on the wane.

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SSC CPO 26th July 2021 Paper 2

on the rise

on the decline

out of control

at the peak

- In the sentence, "on the wane" is the idiom. It means that something is decreasing or becoming less significant over time.

- Option 1: on the rise - This suggests an increase or growing trend. It is the opposite of "on the wane."

- Option 2: on the decline - This means a decrease or reduction, aligning perfectly with the meaning of "on the wane."

- Option 3: out of control - This implies a situation that is unmanageable. It does not relate to a decline or rise directly.

- Option 4: at the peak - This means being at the highest point. Like option 1, it suggests the opposite of a decline.

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