Meaning: To win or be the best at something.
Hindi: विजयी होना
Synonyms: win, triumph, excel
Asked in: SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1
bear the palm in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The young athletes bore the palm in almost all the events.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Won
Answer: Won
Explanation:
• The idiom "bore the palm" means to win or to emerge victorious, especially in a competition or contest.
• It originates from ancient times when winners were awarded a palm branch as a symbol of victory.
✅ In the sentence, "The young athletes bore the palm in almost all the events," it means they won most of the events.
Correct meaning: Won ✅ - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear the palmAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) To be a winner
Answer: To be a winner
Explanation:
“Bear the palm” is an idiom meaning to win or come out victorious (विजेता होना). It harks back to ancient times when victors were awarded palm branches as a symbol of triumph.
Examples
- “Our team bore the palm in the debate competition.”
bear the palm – questions
What is the meaning of bear the palm in Hindi?
bear the palm means “विजयी होना” in Hindi. In English: To win or be the best at something.
What are the synonyms of bear the palm?
Synonyms of bear the palm: win, triumph, excel.
What is the opposite of bear the palm?
Antonyms of bear the palm: lose, fail.
Has bear the palm been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – bear the palm has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1.