by the ear
Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
by the ear in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I just went to Bali on a backpacking trip and did everything by the ear without any itinerary.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) by improvisation
Answer: by improvisation
Solution:
• The idiom "by the ear" means doing something without preparation or planning, improvising as you go (बिना योजना के, मौके पर).
• In the sentence, it refers to traveling without a fixed itinerary, deciding things spontaneously. ✅
• Option meanings:
• While criticising – निंदा करते हुए ❌
• By asking – पूछकर ❌
• By improvisation – बिना तैयारी के, मौके पर काम करना ✅
• By spreading rumors – अफवाह फैलाकर ❌
by the ear – questions
Has by the ear been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – by the ear has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.