Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1
calm before the storm in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying ___________.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) the calm before the storm
Answer: 2 – the calm before the storm
Solution (Correct Option – 2: the calm before the storm):
The idiom “the calm before the storm” refers to a peaceful or quiet period just before a period of chaos, conflict, or difficulty.
In the sentence:
“The family's meeting on property dispute begins today and I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying _.”
—it implies that the person is enjoying a brief moment of peace before the expected argument or drama begins.
The calm before the storm – तूफ़ान से पहले की शांति / बुरा समय आने से पहले की शांति
Why other options are incorrect:
The corridors of power – Refers to places where important decisions are made (शक्ति का केंद्र)
The bottom line –
calm before the storm – questions
Has calm before the storm been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – calm before the storm has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.