Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
on pins and needles in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mary appeared for the test. She was waiting anxiously for the test result.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) on pins and needles
Answer: d) on pins and needles
Explanation:
The idiom "on pins and needles" means to be very anxious or nervous while waiting for something (बेचैनी से इंतजार करना).
• Hitting the nail on the head = doing something exactly right (बिल्कुल सही बात कहना या करना)
• A piece of cake = something very easy (बहुत आसान काम)
• Jumping through hoops = going through difficult or complicated steps (मुश्किल काम करना)
Only "on pins and needles" correctly expresses the feeling of anxious waiting described in the sentence.
on pins and needles – questions
Has on pins and needles been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – on pins and needles has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.