Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
talk over in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
We talked over the matter for two hours; unfortunately, we could not reach a decision.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Discussed
Answer: Discussed
Explanation:
The idiom "talked over" means to discuss something carefully or in detail – किसी विषय पर विस्तार से बात करना या चर्चा करना.
Let’s examine the options:
• Argued – means a heated exchange of views – बहस करना → ❌ Too negative
• Quarrelled – means fought verbally – झगड़ना → ❌ Incorrect
• Debated – formal or structured argument – वाद-विवाद करना → ❌ Too formal for casual discussion
• Discussed – to talk about something in detail – चर्चा करना → ✅ Correct meaning
So, "talked over" means discussed – चर्चा की.
talk over – questions
Has talk over been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – talk over has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.