Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
familiarity breeds contempt in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the given group of words.
The better you know someone the less you like him.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Familiarity breeds contempt
Answer: Familiarity breeds contempt
Solution:
• The phrase “Familiarity breeds contempt” means the more you know someone, the more likely you are to find faults and dislike them (अधिक जानने पर तिरस्कार बढ़ता है). ✅
• Option meanings:
• The elephant in the room – an obvious problem ignored (बड़ा मुद्दा जिसे अनदेखा किया जाता है) ❌
• Save for a rainy day – save something for a time of need (जरूरत के लिए बचत करना) ❌
• Familiarity breeds contempt – closer knowledge causes dislike (अधिक जानने पर नापसंदगी) ✅
• Spill the beans – reveal a secret (राज़ खोल देना) ❌
familiarity breeds contempt – questions
Has familiarity breeds contempt been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – familiarity breeds contempt has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.