Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1
nines in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
To the ninesAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) To perfection
Correct Answer: To perfection
Solution:
The idiom "to the nines" means to a very high degree or to perfection, often used when someone is dressed or decorated very elegantly or done something in an impressive way.
Option (2) to be jealous is unrelated.
Option (3) to great depths refers to emotional or physical depth, not style or perfection.
Option (4) to be exalted means to be praised highly – not the meaning of this idiom.
Difficult Words and Meanings:
to the nines – to perfection or to a great extent – पूर्णता से / बहुत अधिक
perfection – the state of being flawless – पूर्णता
exalted – highly praised or elevated – बहुत प्रशंसित / ऊँचा किया गया
nines – questions
Has nines been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – nines has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.