Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 5)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
5.
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
Discussion:
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SACHIN KUMAR said:
9 years ago
According to me answer should be "Die in the battlefield".
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Ramani said:
8 years ago
Why not the answer is die in the battlefield? Anyone, please explain.
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Gitesh Patil said:
9 years ago
As they have mentioned in sentence about ARMED FORCES, it must be either battlefield or honour.
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Sukeshi said:
1 decade ago
To die in harness means to die on duty.
Vikrant said:
1 decade ago
According to me the answer should be "die in the battlefield".
ASHISH said:
1 decade ago
Harness means:
Engaged in one's usual routine of work:
After his illness he longed to get back in harness.
Engaged in one's usual routine of work:
After his illness he longed to get back in harness.
Karan choudhary said:
8 years ago
Yeah, exactly it should be die In battlefield.
Sunil said:
7 years ago
The right answer should be derived from word "harness" and not with "Army". I think this is to create confusion between the choices. Thanks @Ashish @Sukeshi.
Douglas said:
4 years ago
In armed forces, not everyone goes to the battlefield but others serve different sects in the Forces, so it is an honor for soldiers to die on duty.
Sanket Mehta said:
4 years ago
@All.
Guys "die in harness" means "die before retirement" according to a dictionary the given answer is correct.
Guys "die in harness" means "die before retirement" according to a dictionary the given answer is correct.
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