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lame excuse

Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1

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  1. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    A lame excuse

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Weak excuse

    Answer: 1 – Weak excuse
    Solution (Correct Option – 1: Weak excuse):
    The idiom “a lame excuse” means an unconvincing or weak explanation — one that is not believable or acceptable (कमज़ोर या बेबुनियाद बहाना).
    Example: He gave a lame excuse for missing the meeting.
    → उसने मीटिंग में न आने का कमजोर बहाना दिया।
    Why other options are incorrect:
    • No excuse – Means not giving any reason at all, which is different from giving a bad one.
    • Strong excuse – Opposite in meaning; refers to a valid or believable reason.
    • Explanation – A general term for giving reasons, but not necessarily weak.

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Has lame excuse been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – lame excuse has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.

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