Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom: He was as anxious as .

English Language ·Previously asked in RSSB Patwari 2025

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Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:

He was as anxious as .

  1. A. a cool cucumber
  2. B. a cat on a hot tin roof (Correct answer)
  3. C. a dare devil
  4. D. a copy cat

Correct Answer

Option B — a cat on a hot tin roof

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is a cat on a hot tin roof.

Key Points

  • The idiom "a cat on a hot tin roof" describes someone extremely anxious or nervous.
  • "Cool as a cucumber" = calm; "daredevil" = reckless risk-taker; "copycat" = imitator.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

उपयुक्त मुहावरा भरें: He was as anxious as .

  1. A. a cool cucumber
  2. B. a cat on a hot tin roof
  3. C. a dare devil
  4. D. a copy cat

Topics covered: RSMSSB Patwari 2025 Shift 1 SPZ8 English Language