Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1
be hard hit in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be hard hitAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Severely affected by something unpleasant
Answer: 3
Solution (Correct Option – 3: Severely affected by something unpleasant):
The idiom “be hard hit” means to suffer badly or be seriously affected, especially due to something negative or unfortunate, like a disaster, illness, or economic crisis.
Example: The tourism industry was hard hit by the pandemic.
Why other options are incorrect:
To speak something unpleasant – Refers to saying harsh words, not being affected.
An extreme struggle – Suggests difficulty but not necessarily being impacted by something.
To hit someone hard – Literal meaning, not idiomatic.
be hard hit – questions
Has be hard hit been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – be hard hit has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.