Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
other fish in the sea in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
There are many other people available for a romantic relationship after a breakup, or more generally, there are plenty of other choices and opportunities in a particular situation.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) There are other fish in the sea
Correct Answer: There are other fish in the sea (Option 4)
'There are other fish in the sea' means that after a romantic breakup or missed opportunity, there are plenty of other people or chances available. It is used to console someone who has lost a relationship or opportunity.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 'Fish in troubled water' means to try to gain advantage from a difficult or confused situation.
Option 2 - 'Neither fish nor fowl' means something that does not belong to any clearly defined category.
Option 3 - 'Be like a fish out of water' means to feel uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation.
other fish in the sea – questions
Has other fish in the sea been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – other fish in the sea has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.