Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
bury one's head in the sand in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Shantanu always buries his head in the sand whenever he explains his professional failures to his father.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) hides from the truth
Correct Answer: hides from the truth
Explanation:
The idiom "buries his head in the sand" means to ignore or avoid facing an obvious problem or reality, especially because it is unpleasant.
Let’s evaluate the options:
• escapes from all the difficulties – Too broad; not specific to ignoring reality.
• hides from the truth – ✅ Correct; directly matches the meaning of the idiom.
• blames the others for his mistakes – Incorrect; not implied by the original sentence.
• shows a blind eye against social issues – Incorrect; the sentence is about personal failures, not social issues.
Therefore, the best substitute for "buries his head in the sand" is "hides from the truth."
bury one's head in the sand – questions
Has bury one's head in the sand been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – bury one's head in the sand has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.