Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1
pull one's socks up in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the following sentence.
We all have to pull our socks up for the upcoming Board exam, if we want to get outstanding grades.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) work harder than before
Correct Answer: work harder than before
Explanation: The idiom "pull our socks up" means to make an effort or work harder to improve performance. In the given context, it refers to preparing more diligently for the upcoming Board exam.
Other options:
• "Calm down impudent contempt" –does not convey the intended meaning.
• "Act in a proper manner" –does not match the meaning of the idiom.
• "Revive interest in old matters" –unrelated to the context.
pull one's socks up – questions
Has pull one's socks up been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – pull one's socks up has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1.