charley horse
Asked in: SSC Steno 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
charley horse in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom used in the given sentence.
She's got a charley horse in her leg.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Cramp
Answer: Cramp
Explanation:
• The idiom "charley horse" refers to a painful muscle cramp or stiffness, usually in the leg or thigh (टांग में मांसपेशियों का ऐंठन या अकड़न).
• It is commonly used in informal American English.
Other options:
• ❌ Inertness – means lack of movement or energy (जड़ता), not specific to pain.
• ❌ Assist someone – unrelated meaning.
• ❌ Being very mobile – opposite in context.
✅ Correct meaning of the idiom "charley horse": Cramp
charley horse – questions
Has charley horse been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – charley horse has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.