Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
on a collision course in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
"Are on a collision course"Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Heading towards an inevitable conflict
Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Heading towards an inevitable conflict"
"On a collision course" = moving or proceeding in a way that is certain to result in a clash, conflict, or disaster; heading toward an unavoidable confrontation. ✓
Origin: Literally, two objects (ships, aircraft, etc.) on a 'collision course' are moving in directions that will cause them to collide. Figuratively used to describe situations where conflict is inevitable. ✓
Examples: 'The two companies are on a collision course over the patent rights.' / 'Their conflicting ambitions put them on a collision course.' ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 'Moving towards each other in a peaceful way' — 'collision course' implies
on a collision course – questions
Has on a collision course been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – on a collision course has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.