jump at the opportunity meaning in Hindi

jump at the opportunity in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the phrase/idiom that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
   When our principal said she was leaving the company, I played out the opportunity to fill the job.

   Aran to the opportunityBstarted at the opportunityCglided at the opportunityDjumped at the opportunity
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) jumped at the opportunity

   The idiom "jump at the opportunity" means to eagerly take advantage of a chance when it arises. It implies quick action, enthusiasm, or readiness to seize the opportunity as soon as it presents itself.
   In the context of the sentence:
   • "When our principal said she was leaving the company, I jumped at the opportunity to fill the job."
   This indicates that the speaker was quick to take the opportunity to apply for or take on the job when they heard about the principal's departure. It conveys the idea that the speaker was excited or eager to seize the chance without hesitation.
   Here’s why the other options don’t work as well:
   • "ran to the opportunity" is not a common idiom, and it doesn’t captu

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Has jump at the opportunity been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – jump at the opportunity has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1.

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