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get someone off the hook meaning in Hindi

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get someone off the hook

Asked in: SSC MTS 2024

get someone off the hook in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
    I will try to _______ because he is a good friend of mine.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) get him off the hook

    Correct Answer: get him off the hook
    Explanation:
    The phrase "get him off the hook" means to help someone escape from trouble or avoid blame or responsibility (किसी को मुसीबत से बचाना).
    This fits the sentence, as the speaker wants to help because the person is a good friend.
    Meaning of other options:
    avoid him like the plague – completely avoid someone (किसी से पूरी तरह बचना) ❌
    show him the door – ask someone to leave (बाहर का रास्ता दिखाना) ❌
    stop him in his tracks – make someone stop suddenly (अचानक रोक देना) ❌
    Only get him off the hook fits the friendly and helpful tone of the sentence.

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Has get someone off the hook been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – get someone off the hook has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.

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