gnashed his teeth
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
gnashed his teeth in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He gnashed his teeth at his son's actions.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) expressed rage
Correct Answer: expressed rage
Explanation:
Gnash one's teeth means to show extreme anger or rage, usually by grinding or clenching the teeth.
For example: “He gnashed his teeth in fury when he heard the news.” (Hindi: उसने ग़ुस्से में अपने दाँत पीसे।)
So, the idiom "gnashed his teeth" refers to expressing rage.
Other options:
Expressed joy – आनंद व्यक्त करना
Expressed disappointment – निराशा व्यक्त करना
Expressed sadness – उदासी व्यक्त करना
Hence, expressed rage is the most appropriate meaning.
gnashed his teeth – questions
Has gnashed his teeth been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – gnashed his teeth has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.