fell flat
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL
fell flat in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Everybody was surprised to see that he fell flat even after arduous efforts.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Fail to win applause
The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "fell flat" is:
"Fail to win applause."
"Fell flat" means that something (such as a performance or effort) did not have the desired effect, usually failing to impress or gain approval. In this context, it implies that despite the arduous efforts, the result was disappointing.
fell flat – questions
Has fell flat been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – fell flat has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL.