Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1
plain sailing in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Ms. Suma was a bit apprehensive about doing so much in just one day, but it was all plain sailing.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) very easy
Answer: 3 (very easy)
Solution (Correct Option - 3: very easy):
The idiom “plain sailing” means something that is very easy to do or goes smoothly without any difficulty.
In the sentence:
“Ms. Suma was a bit apprehensive about doing so much in just one day, but it was all plain sailing.”
→ This means that despite her doubts, the task turned out to be very easy or went smoothly.
Why other options are incorrect:
Boring – not related to ease or difficulty.
Mentally and physically exhausting – opposite of “plain sailing”.
Risky – suggests danger or uncertainty; again, opposite in meaning.
Difficult Word Meanings:
Plain sailing – smooth and easy progress (सरल और बिना किसी रुकावट के काम)
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Has plain sailing been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – plain sailing has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1.