sly as a fox
Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
sly as a fox in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The shopkeeper was sly as a fox and tried to sell off the old stock.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) smart and clever
Answer: Option 4 – smart and clever
Solution:
The idiom "sly as a fox" means someone who is very clever in a cunning or tricky way (चालाक और धूर्त).
Let’s evaluate the options:
• Option 1 – in confusion or disagreement ❌
Unrelated meaning.
• Option 2 – suspicious ❌
Means doubtful or mistrusting, not the correct meaning here.
• Option 3 – slow ❌
Opposite of the intended meaning.
• Option 4 – smart and clever ✅
Correct – fits perfectly with the meaning of the idiom.
So, "sly as a fox" means smart and clever – Option 4.
sly as a fox – questions
Has sly as a fox been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – sly as a fox has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.