hair in the butter meaning in Hindi

hair in the butter in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   A hair in the butter

   ASinking in debtBA challenging situationCA slippery roadDEasy to handle
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) A challenging situation

   Explanation:
   Idiom: A hair in the butter
   • Meaning: A problem, trouble, or awkward situation, especially something unpleasant that disrupts a smooth situation.
   (एक मुश्किल या उलझन भरी स्थिति)
   ✅ Why the correct meaning is “A challenging situation”:
   • The idiom implies that something undesirable (like a hair) has landed in something otherwise good or smooth (like butter) — representing an unwanted complication.
   ❌ Other Options:
   • Sinking in debt – ❌ Too specific and unrelated
   • A slippery road – ❌ Literal, not idiomatic
   • Easy to handle – ❌ Opposite in meaning
   🗒️ Usage Example:
   Everything was going well in the meeting until he brought up that topic — it was like finding a hair in the butter.
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hair in the butter – questions

Has hair in the butter been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hair in the butter has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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