Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
pull the rug out in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
His sudden departure left us in a difficult situation; it was like he suddenly took away important support from us.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) pulled the rug out
Answer: pulled the rug out
Explanation:
The sentence describes a situation where someone’s sudden action removed critical support, leaving others in difficulty.
• Pulled the rug out (from under someone) means to suddenly take away help or support, causing someone to struggle or collapse – अचानक किसी का सहारा छीन लेना → ✅ Correct idiom
• Got his act together – to become organised or improve performance – सुधर जाना → ❌ Not related
• Hit the sack – to go to bed – सो जाना → ❌ Unrelated
• Hit the nail on the head – to be exactly right – बिल्कुल सही कहना या करना → ❌ Doesn’t match the situation
So, the best idiom is pulled the rug out – अचानक सहारा छीन लेना.
pull the rug out – questions
Has pull the rug out been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – pull the rug out has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.