Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2020 T-1
kick up a row in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following statements correctly uses the idiom ' kicked up a row’ by substituting the underlined words?
A. Even if we are not able to help our friends, we should not treat them coldly and formally.
B. The machine operator created a big fuss when he was admonished for not following the instructions correctly.
C. Success is important but not by resorting to unfair means.
D. The brothers have been running around ever since they had a dispute over their land.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Statement B
Explanation:
The idiom "kicked up a row" means "created a big fuss/noisy protest or argument" (बहुत हंगामा करना या झगड़ा करना).
• Statement B: "The machine operator created a big fuss when he was admonished..."
This perfectly matches the meaning of the idiom "kicked up a row" (बड़ी बहस या हंगामा करना).
Other statements’ underlined parts do not match the meaning of "kicked up a row":
• A: treating someone coldly and formally (ठंडेपन और औपचारिकता से पेश आना)
• C: resorting to unfair means (अनुचित तरीकों का इस्तेमाल करना)
• D: running around (इधर-उधर भागना)
So, Statement B correctly uses the idiom "kicked up a row".
kick up a row – questions
Has kick up a row been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – kick up a row has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-1.