Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1
lame excuse in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A lame excuseAnswer & 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.
lame excuse – questions
Has lame excuse been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – lame excuse has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.