sting in the tail meaning in Hindi

sting in the tail in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   A sting in the tail
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (11-July Shift 1))

   AAn unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to somethingBTo initiate a situation that is very complicated or problematicCA situation in which a large group has to do something to satisfy a small groupDSomething which seems bad at first but contains a pleasant part at the end
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) An unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something

   Correct Answer: An unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something
   Explanation:
   The idiom "a sting in the tail" refers to a situation where something seems fine or positive initially but has an unexpected unpleasant or difficult ending.
   Let’s evaluate the options:
   • An unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something – ✅ Correct meaning of the idiom.
   • To initiate a situation that is very complicated or problematic – Incorrect; describes starting a problem, not the ending.
   • A situation in which a large group has to do something to satisfy a small group – Incorrect; unrelated.
   • Something which seems bad at first but contains a pleasant part at the end – Inco

sting in the tail – questions

Has sting in the tail been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – sting in the tail has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.

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