bad egg
Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1
bad egg in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A bad eggAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Someone who is dishonest and unreliable
Answer: Someone who is dishonest and unreliable
Solution:
• The idiom “a bad egg” refers to a person who is dishonest or unreliable, much like an egg that’s gone bad and can’t be used.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Someone who doesn’t like eggs – this is a literal dislike, not an idiomatic meaning.
• Someone who likes to break eggs – describes a literal action, not a character trait.
• Someone who regularly makes mistakes – could be “a poor sport” or “a blunderer,” but doesn’t capture the unreliability or dishonesty implied by “a bad egg.”
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Has bad egg been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – bad egg has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.