Asked in: SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1
tight corner in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
You have put me in a tight corner by telling me to keep quiet.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) A difficult situation
Explanation:
Idiom: In a tight corner
Meaning: To be in a difficult, awkward, or challenging situation with limited options (मुश्किल या फँसने वाली स्थिति में होना)
✅ Usage Example:
When the manager asked me to explain the loss in front of the client, I was in a tight corner.
❌ Why other options are incorrect:
• A comfortable situation – ❌ Opposite of the idiom’s meaning
• A secret place – ❌ Literal and irrelevant
• An embarrassing situation – ❌ Not always about embarrassment, more about difficulty or helplessness
✔️ Final Answer: A difficult situation (एक कठिन स्थिति) ✅
tight corner – questions
Has tight corner been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tight corner has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.