Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1
up the creek in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment.
I’m going to be in trouble if I don’t submit my homework to the teacher.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) up the creek
Answer: d) up the creek
Solution:
• The phrase "up the creek" is an idiom that means to be in trouble or in a difficult situation, especially when there's no easy solution.
• This matches the sentence: "I’m going to be in trouble..."
• The lion’s share means the biggest portion.
• Off base means wrong or mistaken.
• A devil’s advocate is someone who argues against something just for the sake of argument.
up the creek – in trouble or a bad situation – मुसीबत में होना
lion’s share – the largest part – सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा
off base – incorrect or mistaken – गलत होना
devil’s advocate – one who argues opposite for debate – जानबूझकर विरोध करने वाला
up the creek – questions
Has up the creek been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – up the creek has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.