chip off the old block meaning in Hindi

chip off the old block in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
   Amit is also a chip off the old block like his brother, Tandon.

   Agetting ready for the future endeavoursBresembling his parents in character and appearanceCplanning things ahead neatlyDtalking to others tough like a stone
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) resembling his parents in character and appearance

   The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is:
   Resembling his parents in character and appearance.
   This is the meaning of the idiom "a chip off the old block," which refers to someone who is similar to their parent or predecessor in character, appearance, or behavior.

2. SSC CGL 2022 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom
   The actress’ daughter is just a chip off the old block
   (SSC CGL 2022 T-2 (6 Mar))

   ATo get into the enemy’s territoryBTo chip off the edgesCTo console the drearyDSimilar to one's parents in behaviour
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Similar to one's parents in behaviour

   A chip off the old block – similar to one’s parents in behavior. So, option d is the correct choice.

3. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   When grandmother found her granddaughter’s collection like her numismatist daughter’s, she knew her granddaughter is a chip off the old block.

   AGetting obsessedBChangedCDamagedDA person who is similar in behaviour or actions to his/her parents
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) A person who is similar in behaviour or actions to his/her parents

   Answer: 4 (A person who is similar in behaviour or actions to his/her parents)
   Solution (Correct Option - 4: A person who is similar in behaviour or actions to his/her parents):
   The idiom “a chip off the old block” means a child who closely resembles or behaves like one of their parents, especially in personality, interests, or habits.
   In the sentence, the granddaughter’s collection being similar to her mother’s (a numismatist – coin collector) shows she has inherited similar interests, just like her parent.
   ✔ Example:
   She’s a chip off the old block—just like her mother in every way.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Getting obsessed – doesn’t match the context or idiom meaning.
   Changed – opp

Examples

• “He's a real chip off the old block, just like his father in business.”

chip off the old block – questions

What is the meaning of chip off the old block in Hindi?

chip off the old block means “बाप पर गया बेटा” in Hindi. In English: A person who closely resembles their parent in character

What are the synonyms of chip off the old block?

Synonyms of chip off the old block: like father like son.

Has chip off the old block been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – chip off the old block has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-2, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC Steno 2019 T-1.

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