square peg in a round hole meaning in Hindi

square peg in a round hole in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom from the options given below.
   A square peg in a round hole

   Aa person who does not fit the jobBa person who is bankruptCa person who is criminal by natureDa person who fits the job
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) a person who does not fit the job

   Answer: a person who does not fit the job
   Explanation:
   The idiom "a square peg in a round hole" refers to someone who does not fit well in a particular position, role, or environment – यानी कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति जो अपनी भूमिका या स्थान के लिए उपयुक्त नहीं होता।
   Let’s review the options:
   • a person who does not fit the job – ✅ Correct meaning
   • a person who is bankrupt – ❌ Unrelated
   • a person who is criminal by nature – ❌ Incorrect
   • a person who fits the job – ❌ Opposite meaning
   So, the correct meaning of "a square peg in a round hole" is:
   A person who does not fit the job – जो उस काम या स्थान के लिए उपयुक्त नहीं है.

square peg in a round hole – questions

Has square peg in a round hole been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – square peg in a round hole has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.

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