hard nut to crack meaning in Hindi

hard nut to crack in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   Shah called Saeed a hard nut to crack, and described him as cool, but intelligent.

   ASomeone who is difficult to deal withBSomeone with good willCModerate personDConsiderate person
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Someone who is difficult to deal with

   The correct answer is "Someone who is difficult to deal with."
   The idiom "a hard nut to crack" refers to a person who is difficult to understand, approach, or deal with. In this context, Shah is describing Saeed as a challenging person, though cool and intelligent.

2. SSC CPO 2018 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
   This problem i̲s̲ ̲a̲ ̲h̲a̲r̲d̲ ̲n̲u̲t̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲c̲r̲a̲c̲k̲,it will take longer than they imagined.

   Aneeds a lot of workBis not interesting enoughCis difficult to solveDinvolves breaking nuts
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) is difficult to solve

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (is difficult to solve)
   Type: Idiom
   "a hard nut to crack" = a difficult problem or person to deal with (कठिन समस्या).
   Why the others are wrong
   • needs a lot of work / not interesting / breaking nuts – none captures "difficult to solve".

3. SSC CPO 2020 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   A hard nut to crack

   AA comfortable situationBAn easy problemCA difficult personDA highly priced item
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) A difficult person

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (A difficult person)
   Type: Idiom
   "A hard nut to crack" = a person or problem that is very difficult to deal with or understand (एक कठिन व्यक्ति/समस्या).
   Why the others are wrong
   • (A) a comfortable situation, (B) an easy problem – opposite.
   • (D) a highly priced item – unrelated.

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
   The police have not yet been able to solve the case; it seems to be ____________.

   Aturning over a new leafBin a nutshellCa hard nut to crackDin a pink
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) a hard nut to crack

   Answer: a hard nut to crack
   Solution:
   • The sentence is: "The police have not yet been able to solve the case; it seems to be ."
   • The idiom "a hard nut to crack" means a difficult problem to solve or a complicated situation – एक कठिन समस्या या पेचीदा मामला.
   • This fits the context perfectly, as the case is unsolved and challenging.
   Other options:
   • Turning over a new leaf – starting to behave in a better way – नई शुरुआत करना
   • In a nutshell – in brief or summary – संक्षेप में
   • In a pink (actually, "in the pink") – in good health – अच्छी सेहत में
   Therefore, the correct idiom is: a hard nut to crack.

5. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Hard nut to crack

   AA problem difficult to solveBA situation that can be alteredCTo leave an effectDTo bid farewell
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) A problem difficult to solve

   Answer: A problem difficult to solve
   Solution:
   • The idiom "hard nut to crack" means a difficult problem or person to deal with (एक कठिन समस्या या व्यक्ति). ✅
   • Other options do not fit the meaning:
   • A situation that can be altered ❌
   • To leave an effect ❌
   • To bid farewell ❌

6. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   Some colleagues at a workplace are really hard nuts to crack.

   AAn inflexible person who is hard to convinceBHardcore traditions in a familyCSomeone showing extra concern over little thingsDAn easy-goer who can be easily convinced
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) An inflexible person who is hard to convince

   Answer: 1 (An inflexible person who is hard to convince)
   Explanation:
   The idiom “hard nut to crack” refers to a person who is difficult to understand, deal with, or persuade. It can also describe a problem that is tough to solve.
   ✔ In the sentence, it’s referring to colleagues who are not easily influenced or understood — hence, “an inflexible person who is hard to convince” is the most appropriate meaning.
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Hardcore traditions in a family – not related to people’s behaviour or persuasion.
   • Someone showing extra concern over little things – describes fussiness, not toughness.
   • An easy-goer who can be easily convinced – opposite of the idiom’s meaning.
   

Examples

• “Convincing him to change his mind is a hard nut to crack.”

hard nut to crack – questions

What is the meaning of hard nut to crack in Hindi?

hard nut to crack means “मुश्किल काम या व्यक्ति” in Hindi. In English: A difficult problem or person to deal with

What are the synonyms of hard nut to crack?

Synonyms of hard nut to crack: tough challenge, difficult problem.

What is the opposite of hard nut to crack?

Antonyms of hard nut to crack: easy task, piece of cake.

Has hard nut to crack been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hard nut to crack has been asked 8 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-2, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1, SSC CPO 2018 T-2.

Most asked in SSC Today's editorial