Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

A fair-weather friend can never be trusted in the times of exigency.

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 07 Dec 2022 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'A selfish friend'.

Key Points

The expression 'a fair-weather friend' refers to a person whose friendship cannot be relied on in times of difficulty. (एक ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसकी मित्रता पर कठिनाई के समय भरोसा नहीं किया जा सकता है)
- Example- I though Suvra would always stick by me but when I got into trouble, she turned out to be fair-weather friend.
So clearly this is the most appropriate option.

Additional Information

The expression 'stick by' means staying loyal or committed to. (वफादार या प्रतिबद्ध रहना)
- Example- I will stick by him no matter what the circumstances are.