Read the sentence below and choose the meaning of the idiom that best fits the context
"Kavita managed through hard work to win a big contract for her company. It was a real feather in her cap."
What does the idiom “a feather in her cap” mean in this context?
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (C) An achievement to be proud of.
A feather in one's cap का अर्थ है ऐसी उपलब्धि जिस पर गर्व किया जा सके। मेहनत से बड़ा contract जीतना Kavita की सफलता है, इसलिए C सही है।
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A) A surprising reward she didn’t expect — अप्रत्याशित पुरस्कार
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B) A mistake that hurt her reputation — प्रतिष्ठा को हानि पहुँचाने वाली भूल
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C) An achievement to be proud of — गर्व करने योग्य उपलब्धि
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D) A personal gift she received from her boss — बॉस से मिला निजी उपहार
A feather in one's cap means an achievement to be proud of. Winning a big contract through hard work is Kavita's success, so C is correct.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 9 Oct 2026 · Shift Shift-I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Vocab Sanjeevani।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 9 Oct 2026 · Shift Shift-I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Vocab Sanjeevani.