fair-weather friend meaning in Hindi

fair-weather friend in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom to fill the blank in the given situation.
   I thought Sadhna would always stick by me, but when I got into trouble, she turned out to be a/an ___________.

   Aopen secretBwhite elephantCfair-weather friendDhard nut to crack
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) fair-weather friend

   Correct Answer: fair-weather friend
   Explanation:
   A fair-weather friend is someone who is only supportive when things are going well but abandons others in difficult times. In this context, Sadhna was expected to be loyal, but she did not stand by the speaker in tough times.
   Other Options:
   • open secret – Incorrect; an "open secret" is something that is supposed to be secret but is widely known. It does not fit the context of friendship.
   • white elephant – Incorrect; a "white elephant" refers to something that is expensive but useless or difficult to maintain. It is unrelated to friendship or loyalty.
   • hard nut to crack – Incorrect; a "hard nut to crack" refers to a difficult problem or a pe

2. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   Meera wanted to prove to those around her that she was not a fair-weather friend.

   AHelping and caring companionBReliable friend in tough timesCUnreliable friend in difficult timesDFriend for all situations
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Unreliable friend in difficult times

   Correct Answer: - Unreliable friend in difficult times
   Explanation:
   The idiom "fair-weather friend" refers to someone who is a friend only during good times but is unreliable or absent when times are tough. In this sentence, Meera is trying to show that she is not like that type of friend.

3. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the idioms and phrases underlined in the given sentence.
   You can best identify the fair weather friends at the time of adversity.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (04-July Shift 3))

   AFriends who bring good rainBFriends who come in good weather conditionsCFriend only at the time of prosperityDBest friends
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Friend only at the time of prosperity

   Answer: Friend only at the time of prosperity
   Solution:
   The idiom "fair weather friends" refers to friends who are only around during good or easy times (prosperity) but disappear or are not supportive during difficult or adverse situations (adversity).
   • Friends who bring good rain – Incorrect, this is literal and unrelated to the idiom’s meaning.
   • Friends who come in good weather conditions – Close but incomplete; it implies friends present only when things are good.
   • Friend only at the time of prosperity – Correct; it captures the essence that such friends are not reliable in hard times.
   • Best friends – Incorrect; the phrase contrasts with true or best friends who stand by you always.

4. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   A fair weather friend

   Aa jealous friendBa dependable friendCan unreliable friendDa friend turned into an enemy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) an unreliable friend

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (an unreliable friend)
   Type: Idiom
   "A fair weather friend" = a friend only in good times, not to be relied on in trouble (केवल अच्छे समय का दोस्त).
   Why the others are wrong
   • jealous / dependable / turned enemy – none matches "unreliable in bad times".

5. SSC CPO 2020 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Fair-weather friend

   AA person who is a friend in all good and bad timesBA person who is not a friend, only an acquaintanceCA person who is a friend in all your difficultiesDA person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option D (A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times)
   Type: Idiom
   "Fair-weather friend" = a friend who stays only in good times and disappears in trouble (जो केवल अच्छे समय का साथी हो).
   Why the others are wrong
   • (A) friend in all good and bad times – opposite (that is a true friend).
   • (B) only an acquaintance – not the meaning.
   • (C) friend in all difficulties – opposite.

6. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
   A wise man remains aware of fair-weather friends.

   AA helpful personBA person from an area of pleasant weatherCA person with good knowledge of weatherDA person not reliable in difficult time
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) A person not reliable in difficult time

   Answer: 4
   Solution (Correct Option – 4: A person not reliable in difficult time):
   The idiom “fair-weather friend” refers to someone who is only your friend when things are going well but abandons you in tough times. Such friends are not loyal or dependable when challenges arise.
   Example: He vanished when I lost my job — truly a fair-weather friend.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   A helpful person – Incorrect; a fair-weather friend is not truly helpful.
   A person from an area of pleasant weather – Literal meaning, not idiomatic.
   A person with good knowledge of weather – Not related to friendship or trust.
   Difficult Word Meaning:
   Fair-weather friend – A friend who supports you only in good tim

Examples

• “He turned out to be a fair-weather friend when I needed help.”

fair-weather friend – questions

What is the meaning of fair-weather friend in Hindi?

fair-weather friend means “मतलबी दोस्त” in Hindi. In English: A person who is friendly only during good times

What are the synonyms of fair-weather friend?

Synonyms of fair-weather friend: unreliable friend, opportunistic friend.

What is the opposite of fair-weather friend?

Antonyms of fair-weather friend: true friend, loyal friend.

Has fair-weather friend been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – fair-weather friend has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-2, SSC CGL 2019 T-2, SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2.

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