Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1
lot on one's plate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A lot on one’s plateAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) A lot to do
Answer: 2 – A lot to do
Solution (Correct Option – 2: A lot to do):
The idiom “A lot on one’s plate” means to have many tasks, responsibilities, or problems to deal with — in short, to be very busy.
Example: I can't take any more work right now — I already have a lot on my plate.
Why other options are incorrect:
To have a serious ailment – This refers to health, but the idiom is about workload, not illness.
To eat a lot – Literal meaning of “plate”, but the idiom is figurative.
To serve all dishes on one plate – Again, literal interpretation, but idioms are metaphorical in nature.
Difficult Word Meanings:
Ailment – A minor illness or health disorder (रोग या बीमारी)
lot on one's plate – questions
Has lot on one's plate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – lot on one's plate has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.