English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishIdioms & Phrases
Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence. In the armed Forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness .
Options
- Adie with honour
- Bdie on a horse back
- Cdie while working
- Ddie in the battlefield
Correct answer
C. die while working
Step-by-step solution
To die in harness: To die while still actively working or still of the age or physical condition to do so; to die before retirement. Ex. Musicians mostly die in harness. Ex. Listing employee welfare initiatives, he said that 10% DA has been granted to SRTC employees during the current financial year, Welfare Scheme policy revised for the employees who die in harness and Insurance Cover Policy for employees also introduced. Option C is hence the correct answer.