make one's toes curl meaning in Hindi

make one's toes curl in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   From the alternatives given below, select the correct meaning of the idiom.
   Make one's toes curl.

   ATo be and remain active, alert, and focusedBTo insult, offend, or upset someone, especially by involving oneself in that which is someone else's responsibilityCTo cause one an acute feeling of disgust, shame, embarrassment, or anguishDTo tentatively begin or get involved in a new experience
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To cause one an acute feeling of disgust, shame, embarrassment, or anguish

   The idiom 'make one's toes curl' means to cause a strong feeling of disgust, shame, embarrassment, or anguish. It describes an involuntary physical reaction to something acutely uncomfortable or cringe-worthy.
   Correct Answer: Option 3
   Option 1 (To be and remain active, alert, and focused): Unrelated; this describes attentiveness, not the idiom's meaning.
   Option 2 (To insult or upset someone by interfering...): This describes 'stepping on someone's toes,' a different idiom.
   Option 3: Correct. 'Make one's toes curl' captures the sensation of strong embarrassment or disgust.
   Option 4 (To tentatively begin a new experience): This relates to 'dipping a toe in the water,' a different idiom.

make one's toes curl – questions

Has make one's toes curl been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – make one's toes curl has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.

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