Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1
pull together in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.
They are rivals and cannot work together in harmonyAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Pull together
Answer: 4 (Pull together)
Solution (Correct Option - 4: Pull together):
The phrase “pull together” means to work in cooperation or unity with others toward a common goal.
In the sentence, since they are rivals and cannot work together in harmony, the correct idiomatic replacement is “pull together”, which directly implies working in harmony or coordination.
✔ Revised sentence:
They are rivals and cannot pull together.
Why other options are incorrect:
Potter about – means to spend time doing unimportant things aimlessly (बिना उद्देश्य के समय बिताना); unrelated.
Make up – usually means to reconcile or compensate for something (मेल करना या भरपाई करना); not appropriate here.
Put down – means to
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Has pull together been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – pull together has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.