Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
in stride in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:
"She took the criticism _____ and used it to improve her performance."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) in stride
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "in stride"
'She took the criticism IN STRIDE and used it to improve her performance.' ✓
'Take (something) in stride' = idiom meaning to accept or deal with a difficult or challenging situation calmly and without letting it upset you; to handle something difficult as part of normal life without complaint. ✓
In context: She accepted the criticism calmly (in stride) and turned it into an opportunity to improve. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'At face value' = accepting something as it appears without questioning; taking something literally. 'She took the criticism at face value' would mean she accepted it as literally true — but this doesn't logically connec
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Has in stride been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – in stride has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.