In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the option that gives the correct meaning of the given idiom.
For the piece to leave the hand (गोटी हाथ से जाना).

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The Hindi idiom "गोटी हाथ से जाना" (goti haath se jaana) literally means "for the game piece to slip from the hand.".
In the context of board games like Ludo, if a player's piece (goti) is captured or they miss a crucial move, they lose control and a valuable chance.
Metaphorically, this idiom is used to describe a situation where a well-laid plan is ruined or a significant opportunity is lost due to a mistake or circumstances beyond one's control.

Option A: This is too vague. While losing an opportunity might render something useless, it is a consequence, not the direct meaning of the idiom.
Option B: This is an incorrect literal interpretation. The idiom is not related to commerce or running out of stock.
Option D: This is too literal. While the idiom originates from a game context, its application is much broader, referring to any lost opportunity in life, not just the specific act of losing a game.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Idiomatic Expressions in Hindi as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general aptitude question testing language skills, not a clinical concept.
Proficiency in local languages can aid in better communication with patients and understanding their colloquial expressions, but this specific idiom has no direct nursing application.
What if? - If the stem changed one defining clue so that For a plan to be ruined / To lose an opportunity. no longer matched, reassess the option whose mechanism, classification, or indication now fits the revised presentation.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the literal translation of the idiom: 'गोटी' (goti) means a game piece, and 'हाथ से जाना' (haath se jaana) means to leave the hand or slip away.
Think of the context where this phrase would be used literally, such as in a board game.
In a game, losing your piece means losing your turn or a strategic advantage, which is a lost opportunity.
Extend this literal meaning to a metaphorical one. The idiom represents any situation in life where a chance or plan is lost.
Evaluate the given options to see which one best captures this metaphorical meaning of a lost opportunity or a ruined plan.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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