at daggers drawn meaning in Hindi

at daggers drawn in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   To be at daggers drawn
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (05-July Shift 1))

   ATo be about to collapseBReady to fightCUnder suspicionDTo be under control
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Ready to fight

   Correct Answer: Ready to fight
   Explanation:
   The idiom “to be at daggers drawn” means to be in a state of open hostility or conflict, usually with someone.
   Let’s look at the options:
   • To be about to collapse – unrelated to conflict; incorrect.
   • Ready to fight – ✅ correct meaning; implies serious disagreement or enmity.
   • Under suspicion – doesn't reflect the idea of mutual hostility.
   • To be under control – opposite in tone and meaning.
   ✅ Hence, “to be at daggers drawn” means to be in sharp conflict or ready to fight with someone.

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Has at daggers drawn been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – at daggers drawn has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.

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