Asked in: SSC MTS 2023 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1
back against the wall in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The Indian team had its back against the wall, but managed to fight back.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Stuck in a difficult circumstance with no escape
Answer: Option 2 – Stuck in a difficult circumstance with no escape
Solution:
The idiom "back against the wall" means to be in a very difficult or desperate situation, with limited or no options left (कठिन परिस्थिति में फंसा होना).
In the sentence:
"The Indian team had its back against the wall, but managed to fight back."
It clearly implies the team was in trouble or facing defeat, but still fought back.
Analyse the options:
• Forced to indulge in propaganda ❌ – Not related to the idiom.
• Stuck in a difficult circumstance with no escape ✅ – Perfect match.
• In extreme joy or exhilaration ❌ – Opposite of the idiom's meaning.
• Throwing the opposition off guard ❌ – Unrelated meaning.
So, the
back against the wall – questions
Has back against the wall been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – back against the wall has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.