Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
chewing the cud in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.
Shelley has been contemplating for a few days but still has not decided to quit the job.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) chewing the cud
Answer: chewing the cud
Solution:
• The sentence is: "Shelley has been contemplating for a few days but still has not decided to quit the job."
• The phrase "contemplating" means thinking deeply or considering something carefully.
• The idiom that fits best is "chewing the cud", which means to think deeply or ponder over something (गहराई से विचार करना). ✅
• Idiom meanings:
• Cooling one’s heels – to be kept waiting (इंतजार करना) ❌
• Biting the dust – to fail or die (असफल होना / मरना) ❌
• Getting into hot waters – to get into trouble (मुसीबत में पड़ना) ❌
• Chewing the cud – to think deeply (गहराई से सोचना) ✅
chewing the cud – questions
Has chewing the cud been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – chewing the cud has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.