up a creek without a paddle meaning in Hindi

up a creek without a paddle in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
   When I went to Egypt and lost my wallet and passport, I was _____________.

   Aworking my fingers to the boneBup in a creek without a paddleCrolling up my sleevesDputting my nose to the grindstone
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) up in a creek without a paddle

   The most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank is:
   "up in a creek without a paddle."
   Complete sentence:
   "When I went to Egypt and lost my wallet and passport, I was up in a creek without a paddle."
   Explanation:
   • The idiom "up in a creek without a paddle" means being in a difficult or hopeless situation without any means to resolve it, which fits the context of losing a wallet and passport in a foreign country.
   • The other idioms don't suit the situation:
   • "working my fingers to the bone" means working extremely hard.
   • "rolling up my sleeves" implies preparing to do hard work.
   • "putting my nose to the grindstone" means working diligently or continuously.

Examples

• “Without any savings, he was up a creek without a paddle when he lost his job.”

up a creek without a paddle – questions

What is the meaning of up a creek without a paddle in Hindi?

up a creek without a paddle means “बिना सहारे मुश्किल में फंसा हुआ” in Hindi. In English: In a difficult situation with no way to solve it.

What are the synonyms of up a creek without a paddle?

Synonyms of up a creek without a paddle: in trouble, stuck, helpless, in a bind.

What is the opposite of up a creek without a paddle?

Antonyms of up a creek without a paddle: in control, secure.

Has up a creek without a paddle been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – up a creek without a paddle has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1.

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