grasping at straws meaning in Hindi

grasping at straws in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Grasping at straws

   ATrying to find the best way to compete with others when nothing you choose is likely to workBTrying to find some way to succeed when you see others are also doing the sameCTrying to find manipulative ways to succeedDTrying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Trying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work

   The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "Grasping at straws" is: Trying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work.

Examples

• “After losing all evidence, the lawyer was grasping at straws to win the case.”

grasping at straws – questions

What is the meaning of grasping at straws in Hindi?

grasping at straws means “निराशाजनक स्थिति में असंभव सहारा ढूंढना” in Hindi. In English: Trying desperately to find a solution despite having little chance of success

What are the synonyms of grasping at straws?

Synonyms of grasping at straws: last resort, desperate attempt.

Has grasping at straws been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – grasping at straws has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023.

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