Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The peasants worked the whole day in the fields and stopped working in the evening and went to their homes.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jul 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "called it a day."

Key Points

In the given sentence, the phrase "stopped working" can be replaced by option 4.
"Called it a day" means to stop working for the day.
- Example: I'm getting a bit tired now - let's call it a day.
This idiom is appropriate in the given context as it accurately conveys that the peasants stopped working in the evening.
Other options are not appropriate in the given context.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

"Gave it a whirl" is an idiom used to describe trying something new or taking a risk.
"Put ice on it" means to calm down or relax, often used when someone is overly excited, angry, or upset.
"Ran around in circles" is an idiom used to describe being busy doing something without making progress.