on the back foot meaning in Hindi

on the back foot in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   On the back foot

   AIn a relaxed stateBIn a hurryCSituated farther awayDAt a disadvantage
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) At a disadvantage

   Answer: d) At a disadvantage
   Explanation:
   The idiom "on the back foot" means to be in a defensive or disadvantaged position (कमज़ोर या असहाय स्थिति में होना).
   Example: After the tough questioning by the reporter, the politician was on the back foot.
   Other options are incorrect:
   • In a relaxed state = unrelated
   • In a hurry = means rushed (जल्दी में) → not connected to the idiom
   • Situated farther away = about distance, not about advantage/disadvantage
   Only "at a disadvantage" correctly explains the idiom "on the back foot".

on the back foot – questions

Has on the back foot been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – on the back foot has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.

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