Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
no smoke without fire in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.
Anita keeps on repeating that she is innocent, but there is ___________.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) no smoke without fire
Answer: no smoke without fire
Solution:
• The idiom “no smoke without fire” means there is usually some truth behind a rumor or suspicion (जहाँ धुआँ होता है वहाँ आग भी होती है).
• It fits perfectly in the sentence indicating that although Anita claims innocence, there might be some truth to the matter. ✅
• Option meanings:
• No love lost between – mutual dislike (आपस में नफरत) ❌
• No pulling up of the socks – no improvement or effort (कोशिश न करना) ❌
• No rubbing of the shoulders – no friendship or familiarity (दोस्ती न होना) ❌
• No smoke without fire – suspicion usually has some truth (संदेह के पीछे सचाई) ✅
no smoke without fire – questions
Has no smoke without fire been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – no smoke without fire has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.