arrow
arrow
arrow
Select the correct idiom to substitute the highlighted segment in the following sentence. His remarks made the matter worse.
Question

Select the correct idiom to substitute the highlighted segment in the following sentence.
His remarks made the matter worse.

A.

Added fuel to the fire

B.

Killed two birds with one stone

C.

Made a splash

D.

Spilled the beans

Correct option is A

Option (a) "Added fuel to the fire" is the correct idiom.
· Idiom Meaning: To make a bad situation worse by adding more trouble. (किसी समस्या को और बिगाड़ देना)
· Example: "Instead of calming the angry crowd, his speech added fuel to the fire."
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· (b) Killed two birds with one stone – Achieved two things at once. (एक तीर से दो निशाने लगाना)
· (c) Made a splash – Gained attention or became famous suddenly. (ध्यान आकर्षित करना, प्रसिद्ध होना)
· (d) Spilled the beans – Revealed a secret. (राज़ खोल देना)

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

SSC CGL T-I Similar Paper (Held on 12 Sep 2025 S2)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC CGL T-I GA Section Test 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon25 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon50 Marks
  • timerIcon15 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC CGL T-I Full Mock Test 1 (Exam Level)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘SSC MTS’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
383k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow