out on one's ear
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
out on one's ear in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
Dismissed, thrown out in disgrace.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) To be out on your ear
Correct Answer: To be out on your ear (Option 2)
'To be out on your ear' means to be suddenly and unceremoniously dismissed or thrown out, especially in disgrace. It exactly matches the given meaning.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 'Keep an ear out' means to listen carefully for something.
Option 3 - 'To bend someone's ears' means to talk to someone at great length, often boring them.
Option 4 - 'Blow it out your ear' is a rude expression telling someone to disregard what they said; not related to dismissal.
out on one's ear – questions
Has out on one's ear been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – out on one's ear has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.