blow hot and cold meaning in Hindi

blow hot and cold in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
   Blow hot and cold

   ATo change one's mood or opinion frequentlyBTo talk boastfullyCTo enjoy both success and failureDTo remain consistent in behavior
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To change one's mood or opinion frequently

   The idiom 'Blow hot and cold' means to keep changing one's attitude, opinion, or feelings about something — being inconsistent.
   Option 2 (boasting), option 3 (mixed outcomes), and option 4 (consistency — actually the opposite) do not match the meaning.

2. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Blow hot and cold

   ACritiquingBVacillatingCTormentingDRebuking
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Vacillating

   Correct Answer: Vacillating
   Explanation:
   Idiom: Blow hot and cold
   Meaning: To keep changing one's attitude or opinion; to be inconsistent or indecisive (कभी कुछ तो कभी कुछ कहना / बार-बार राय बदलना)
   Vacillating – wavering between different opinions or actions; not being consistent (दो विचारों के बीच डगमगाना) ✅
   Critiquing – expressing a detailed analysis or assessment (समीक्षा करना) ❌
   Tormenting – causing severe mental or physical suffering (पीड़ा देना) ❌
   Rebuking – expressing sharp disapproval or criticism (फटकारना) ❌
   So, the idiom "blow hot and cold" means Vacillating (डगमगाना / अस्थिर होना)।

Examples

• “He keeps blowing hot and cold about joining the new job.”

blow hot and cold – questions

What is the meaning of blow hot and cold in Hindi?

blow hot and cold means “किसी बात के बारे में बार-बार अपना विचार बदलना” in Hindi. In English: To frequently change one's opinion or attitude about something

What are the synonyms of blow hot and cold?

Synonyms of blow hot and cold: waver, vacillate, be indecisive.

What is the opposite of blow hot and cold?

Antonyms of blow hot and cold: be consistent, be steadfast.

Has blow hot and cold been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – blow hot and cold has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.

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