Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
from the horse's mouth in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The judge wanted to hear straight from the horse’s mouth.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Directly from the person involved
Answer: (3) Directly from the person involved
Solution:
• The idiom "straight from the horse’s mouth" means getting information directly from the most reliable or original source, usually from the person directly involved (सीधे उस व्यक्ति से जानकारी लेना जो उससे संबंधित हो)
• In this sentence, the judge wants to hear directly from the source (not second-hand information)
Other options explained:
• Directly from the lawyer – may or may not be the actual source
• In close vicinity to the juror – unrelated
• Having ears which never fail – not relevant to the idiom
So, the correct meaning of the idiom is (3) Directly from the person involved ✅
from the horse's mouth – questions
Has from the horse's mouth been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – from the horse's mouth has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.