Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
walk a tightrope in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Walk a tightrope
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (04-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) To act carefully in a difficult situation
Correct Answer: To act carefully in a difficult situation
Explanation:
The idiom “walk a tightrope” means to be in a difficult or risky situation where one must be very careful with every action or decision to avoid failure or danger.
Let’s look at the options:
• To walk on a narrow road – literal meaning; incorrect.
• To try and balance yourself – physical balancing; not the idiomatic meaning.
• To be tensed about something – may be related but doesn’t capture the full meaning.
• To act carefully in a difficult situation – ✅ correct idiomatic meaning.
✅ Thus, “walk a tightrope” refers to navigating a challenging situation with caution.
walk a tightrope – questions
Has walk a tightrope been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – walk a tightrope has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.