damp squib
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
damp squib in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank to complete the idiom and make the sentence meaningful.
Her company's new product launch was a real ___________________ squib.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) damp
Answer: damp
Solution:
• The correct idiom is "a damp squib", which means something that fails completely or does not meet expectations (बिलकुल असफल होना या निराशाजनक होना).
• The sentence means that the product launch was disappointing or unsuccessful.
• Let's check the options:
• Damp – correct word in the idiom (निराशाजनक).
• Deaf, dear, and dirty – do not form any valid idioms with "squib".
• Therefore, the correct and meaningful phrase is "a damp squib".
damp squib – questions
Has damp squib been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – damp squib has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.