Direction: Select the appropriate idiom that can replace the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

He is experienced and full of wisdom as he is teaching chemistry at a university at a very young age of 25.

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 31 Jan 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "old head on young shoulders."

Key Points

"Full of wisdom" is a phrase used to describe someone who possesses a great deal of knowledge, experience, and good judgment. (कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसके पास बहुत सारा ज्ञान, अनुभव और अच्छा निर्णय हो)
- Example: He is full of wisdom.
The idiom "old head on young shoulders" means that someone is wise and mature beyond their years. (कोई व्यक्ति अपनी उम्र से अधिक बुद्धिमान और परिपक्व होता है)
- Example: He is an old head on young shoulders.
In the sentence, it is used to describe the young teacher's experience and wisdom.
The idiom is grammatically correct and fits well in the sentence.
The correct answer is Option 1

Additional Information

Option 2 (a frog in a small pond) means someone who is important or successful only in a small or limited environment. (कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति जो केवल छोटे या सीमित वातावरण में ही महत्वपूर्ण या सफल हो)
Option 3 (an alpha mom) refers to a mother who is dominant and assertive in her parenting style. (एक माँ जो अपनी पालन-पोषण शैली में प्रभावशाली और दृढ़ है)
Option 4 (a silver fox) is used to describe an attractive older man with gray or silver hair. (भूरे या चांदी के बालों वाले एक आकर्षक वृद्ध व्यक्ति का वर्णन करना)