like a dying duck in a thunderstorm meaning in Hindi

like a dying duck in a thunderstorm in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm

   ABad swimmer or practitionerBFearful or scared of waterCDejected or hopelessDHarmful or vigilant
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Dejected or hopeless

   Answer: Dejected or hopeless
   Explanation:
   The idiom "like a dying duck in a thunderstorm" is used to describe someone who looks completely hopeless, miserable, or in despair – जैसा कि कोई बहुत निराश या हताश व्यक्ति होता है।
   Let’s look at the options:
   • Bad swimmer or practitioner – ❌ Literal interpretation, not the idiomatic meaning
   • Fearful or scared of water – ❌ Unrelated
   • Dejected or hopeless – ✅ Correct meaning
   • Harmful or vigilant – ❌ Incorrect and unrelated
   So, the correct meaning of the idiom is dejected or hopeless – निराश या हताश.

like a dying duck in a thunderstorm – questions

Has like a dying duck in a thunderstorm been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – like a dying duck in a thunderstorm has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.

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