Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
win by a nose in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idiom given in the alternatives has the meaning?
To win by a very small, narrow margin.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Win by a nose
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Win by a nose
"Win by a nose" means to win by a very small or narrow margin. The idiom originates from horse racing, where a horse can win by just the length of its nose — indicating an extremely close victory.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Win out over): Means to succeed over someone after a struggle — does not imply a narrow margin.
Option 3 (Win on points): Means to win based on accumulated points in a game/sport — not specifically a narrow victory.
Option 4 (Win hands down): Means to win very easily with little effort — the opposite of a narrow margin.
win by a nose – questions
Has win by a nose been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – win by a nose has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.