Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
in the heat of the moment in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
In the heat of the momentAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment
Explanation:
The idiom "in the heat of the moment" means reacting or doing something while feeling strong emotions or excitement at that particular time (उस क्षण की तीव्र भावना में बह जाना).
• "Approximately, almost..." refers to "more or less" (लगभग, किसी हद तक).
• "To have something secured" means it's safe or guaranteed (सुरक्षित होना).
• "Under firm control..." means something is well managed (अच्छे से नियंत्रित होना).
So, Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment is the most appropriate meaning.
in the heat of the moment – questions
Has in the heat of the moment been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – in the heat of the moment has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.