Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
in cahoots in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted text in the given sentence.
The minister was in partnership with the queen in poisoning the King.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) in cahoots
Answer: in cahoots
Explanation:
The phrase "in partnership with" in a secret or dishonest activity can be replaced by the idiom "in cahoots" (साजिश में साथ).
• In cahoots means secretly working together, usually for a dishonest purpose.
• Other options:
• At one's beck and call = ready to obey immediately (किसी के आदेश पर तत्पर)
• Run amok = behave uncontrollably (बेहद बिगड़ जाना)
• In the blues = feeling sad or depressed (उदास होना)
So, "in cahoots" is the most appropriate idiom here.
in cahoots – questions
Has in cahoots been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – in cahoots has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.