stir up a hornets' nest
Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
stir up a hornets' nest in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Stir up a hornets’ nestAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Provoke trouble
Answer: c) Provoke trouble
Solution:
• The idiom “stir up a hornets’ nest” means to cause a lot of trouble or provoke anger, often unintentionally.
• It refers to doing or saying something that creates a chaotic or hostile situation.
• The other options do not capture the true meaning of the idiom.
stir up a hornets’ nest – to cause big trouble or conflict – मुसीबत या झगड़ा खड़ा करना
provoke – to trigger or cause – उकसाना / भड़काना
trouble – difficulty, conflict – परेशानी / झगड़ा
stir up a hornets' nest – questions
Has stir up a hornets' nest been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – stir up a hornets' nest has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.