In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

In ones and twos

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SSC MTS Official Paper (Held On: 19 May, 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: "In small numbers"

Key Points

"In ones and twos" is an idiom that means "in small numbers".
When something is happening "in ones and twos," it implies that it is occurring in a limited or small quantity, rather than in large groups or numbers.
This phrase is often used to describe situations where only a few people or things are involved, and it emphasizes the scarcity or limited nature of the occurrence.
It is also used to describe people or things arriving or leaving slowly or gradually.
- Example: The guests arrived at the party in ones and twos throughout the evening.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.