waiting in the wings meaning in Hindi

waiting in the wings in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   From the alternatives given below, select the correct meaning of the idiom.
   Be waiting in the wings.

   ATo restrict one's freedom, power, or full potentialBTo be protected, tutored, nurtured, or cared for by oneCTo suffer harm, defeat, or ruin in the pursuit of something riskyDTo be ready and available to help or replace someone
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) To be ready and available to help or replace someone

   Correct Answer: To be ready and available to help or replace someone (Option 4)
   'Waiting in the wings' comes from theatre, where actors wait offstage ready to enter. It means to be prepared and available to step in when needed.
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 - To restrict one's freedom: unrelated to this idiom.
   Option 2 - To be protected or cared for: describes 'under someone's wing', a different idiom.
   Option 3 - To suffer harm in a risky pursuit: describes 'go out on a limb' or similar idioms.

waiting in the wings – questions

Has waiting in the wings been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – waiting in the wings has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.

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