Asked in: SSC CPO 2024 T-1
live hand to mouth in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
I have been living without a lot of money since I lost my job.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) living hand to mouth
The most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence is:
"living hand to mouth"
The sentence would then read:
"I have been living hand to mouth since I lost my job."
This idiom means to live with just enough money to get by, often struggling or without much extra. It fits perfectly with the context of not having a lot of money after losing a job.
The other options are not suitable:
• "receiving a kickback" refers to receiving illegal or unethical payments, which is unrelated to the idea of living with limited money.
• "keeping my chin up" means staying positive or optimistic in difficult situations, but it doesn’t address the financial struggle.
• "as genuine a
live hand to mouth – questions
Has live hand to mouth been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – live hand to mouth has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1.