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at a loss for words

Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1

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  1. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    Be at a loss for words

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Not know what to say

    Correct Answer: Not know what to say
    Solution:
    The idiom "be at a loss for words" means being so surprised, shocked, or emotional that you don’t know what to say.
    Other options are incorrect:
    • Lost the urge to speak – doesn’t capture the surprise or emotional context
    • Habituated to using difficult words – unrelated meaning
    • Not aware of the language – refers to language knowledge, not emotion
    Meanings:
    be at a loss for words – unsure what to say due to surprise/emotion – बोलने के लिए शब्द न मिलना
    loss – absence or lack – कमी
    urge – strong desire – इच्छा

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Has at a loss for words been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – at a loss for words has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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