twiddling one's thumbs
Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1
twiddling one's thumbs in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Twiddling one’s thumbsAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Feeling bored
Answer: Feeling bored
Solution:
• The idiom "twiddling one’s thumbs" means to be idle or do nothing, usually due to boredom or waiting.
• It refers to the physical act of rotating one's thumbs around each other when there's nothing to do — a common gesture when someone is bored or waiting aimlessly.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Feeling hungry – unrelated to the expression.
• Feeling sad – refers to emotion, not inactivity or boredom.
• Feeling angry – does not match the meaning of the idiom.
twiddling one's thumbs – questions
Has twiddling one's thumbs been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – twiddling one's thumbs has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.