scrape the barrel meaning in Hindi

scrape the barrel in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Scrape the barrel

   ATrying to find somethingBHiding somethingCTo be forced to use one's last and weakest resourceDUsing all the ways to achieve the desired result
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource

   Answer: To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource
   Solution:
   • The idiom "scrape the barrel" means to use something of the poorest quality because nothing better is available (सबसे घटिया चीज़ का इस्तेमाल करना क्योंकि और कुछ नहीं बचा)।
   • It suggests desperation — when all good options are exhausted, you're left using the least desirable or weakest resource.
   • Other options:
   • Trying to find something – too general
   • Hiding something – incorrect
   • Using all the ways to achieve the desired result – not the meaning here
   • Therefore, the most accurate meaning is: To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource.

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Has scrape the barrel been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – scrape the barrel has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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