fall foul of meaning in Hindi

fall foul of in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
   'Fell foul of'

   ATo make an unexpected profitBTo avoid a conflict successfullyCTo get into a conflict or trouble with someoneDTo behave in a funny way
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To get into a conflict or trouble with someone

   'To fall foul of' someone or something means to come into conflict with them or get into trouble with them (e.g., He fell foul of the law).
   Option 1 relates to 'windfall', option 2 is nearly the opposite meaning, and option 4 is unrelated. Hence option 3 is correct.

2. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   Has he lost his mind? He is falling foul of everybody.

   AQuarrelling withBQuite puzzled withCMaintaining a sort of coldnessDHaving an amicable talk with
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Quarrelling with

   Answer: Quarrelling with
   Solution:
   • The idiom "falling foul of somebody" means getting into trouble with or quarrelling with someone (किसी से झगड़ा करना या विवाद में पड़ना).
   • Option analysis:
   • ✅ Quarrelling with – correct meaning
   • Quite puzzled with – confused, incorrect
   • Maintaining a sort of coldness – distant behavior, incorrect
   • Having an amicable talk with – friendly talk, opposite meaning
   ✅ Therefore, the correct answer is: Quarrelling with.

Examples

• “The company fell foul of environmental regulations.”

fall foul of – questions

What is the meaning of fall foul of in Hindi?

fall foul of means “किसी नियम या व्यक्ति के विरुद्ध हो जाना, संघर्ष में आना” in Hindi. In English: To come into conflict with someone or break a rule

What are the synonyms of fall foul of?

Synonyms of fall foul of: clash with, come into conflict with, offend.

What is the opposite of fall foul of?

Antonyms of fall foul of: comply with, cooperate with.

Has fall foul of been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – fall foul of has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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