Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
thrown out of gear in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate idiom that can complete the given sentence.
Recent research says that most of our cottage industries lack finance. Thus, they are ____________.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) thrown out of gear
Answer: thrown out of gear
Explanation:
The sentence talks about cottage industries lacking finance and facing difficulties. The idiom that best fits this situation is "thrown out of gear."
• Thrown out of gear means something has stopped working properly or is not functioning smoothly.
(Hindi: ठीक से काम न करना)
Other options:
• Worn and torn – means old and damaged physically; doesn’t fit the financial context.
• Under a cloud – means under suspicion or disgrace.
• Taking somebody for a ride – means deceiving or cheating someone.
Hence, "thrown out of gear" is the most appropriate idiom here.
thrown out of gear – questions
Has thrown out of gear been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – thrown out of gear has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.