curl up and die
Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1
curl up and die in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Want to curl up and dieAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Feel terribly ashamed and sorry
Correct Answer: Feel terribly ashamed and sorry
Solution:
The idiom "want to curl up and die" means to feel extreme embarrassment, shame, or sorrow, as if wanting to hide away.
Other options are incorrect:
• Too tired from physical labour – unrelated
• Unable to sleep well – unrelated
• Want to die comfortably – literal meaning, not idiomatic
Meanings:
curl up – to fold oneself into a small, comfortable position – कुंडली बनाना
ashamed – feeling guilty or embarrassed – शर्मिंदा
sorry – feeling regret or sadness – दुःखी
curl up and die – questions
Has curl up and die been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – curl up and die has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.