on edge
Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1
on edge in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On edgeAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Nervous and unable to relax
Answer: Nervous and unable to relax
Solution:
• The idiom "on edge" means feeling anxious, tense, or easily irritable, usually due to stress, fear, or nervousness.
• It describes a state where a person is not calm and is emotionally unstable or easily upset.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Keeping things safely – unrelated; has nothing to do with emotions or mood.
• Doing exercises regularly – not connected to the idiom’s meaning.
• Playing a tiring game – may cause tiredness, but not the emotional tension suggested by “on edge.”
on edge – questions
Has on edge been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – on edge has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.