Meaning: A task deliberately never finished, or endless work done to delay
Hindi: ऐसा कार्य जिसे जानबूझकर कभी पूरा न किया जाए, टालने का उपाय
Synonyms: never-ending task, delaying tactic, unfinished work
Antonyms: completed task, finished work
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1
penelope's web in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the idiom in the given brackets.
His PhD degree seems to be (Penelope’s web).Answer & explanation
Answer: C) An endless task
Correct Answer: An endless task
Explanation:
The idiom "Penelope’s web" refers to a never-ending or endlessly delayed task. It originates from Greek mythology, where Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, wove and unwove a shroud to delay remarriage. In the given sentence, the PhD degree is compared to an endless task, making this the best option.
Other Options:
• A difficult task – Incorrect; while PhD degrees can be difficult, "Penelope’s web" specifically refers to a task that seems never-ending.
• A secret task – Incorrect; the idiom does not imply secrecy.
• An important task – Incorrect; "Penelope’s web" does not indicate importance but rather continuous delay.
Examples
- “His promises turned out to be nothing but Penelope's web.”
penelope's web – questions
What is the meaning of penelope's web in Hindi?
penelope's web means “ऐसा कार्य जिसे जानबूझकर कभी पूरा न किया जाए, टालने का उपाय” in Hindi. In English: A task deliberately never finished, or endless work done to delay
What are the synonyms of penelope's web?
Synonyms of penelope's web: never-ending task, delaying tactic, unfinished work.
What is the opposite of penelope's web?
Antonyms of penelope's web: completed task, finished work.
Has penelope's web been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – penelope's web has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1.