Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CPO 2019 T-2
elbow room in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2019 T-2 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The new CEO is in favour of giving plenty of e̲l̲b̲o̲w̲ ̲r̲o̲o̲m̲ to the managers.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) freedom to do what one wants
✅ Correct Answer: Option A (freedom to do what one wants)
Type: Idiom
"elbow room" = enough space or freedom to act as one wishes (काम करने की पर्याप्त स्वतंत्रता).
Why the others are wrong
• leave for vacation / huge salaries / tough competition – none matches "freedom to act". - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.
Some people still feel that they have very little freedom to be innovative in their work.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) elbow room
Answer: elbow room
Explanation:
• The idiom “elbow room” means enough space or freedom to do what one wants (स्वतंत्रता या जगह).
• The sentence refers to freedom to be innovative, so “elbow room” fits best.
• The other options do not relate to freedom or space:
• to make a pile – to earn a lot of money (बहुत धन कमाना)
• an old head on young shoulders – a young person who acts maturely (समझदार युवा)
• an old lady – just refers to an elderly woman (बूढ़ी महिला)
elbow room – questions
Has elbow room been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – elbow room has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CPO 2019 T-2.