Meaning: A weakness or vulnerable point despite overall strength
Hindi: किसी की कमजोर कड़ी या दुर्बलता
Synonyms: weak point, flaw, weakness, vulnerability
Antonyms: strength, forte
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-2
achilles' heel in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-2 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Achilles’ Heel
(SSC CGL 2022 T-2 (6 Mar))Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Vulnerable point
Achilles Heel – a person’s weakness or vulnerable point that can be exploited by others.
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:
The manager's refusal to adapt to modern methods proved to be his ___.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Achilles' heel
"Achilles' heel" means a person's fatal weakness or point of vulnerability — a flaw that leads to their downfall despite overall strength. The manager's refusal to adapt was his critical weakness that led to failure. Baptism by fire = a difficult first experience; Swan song = final performance; Stepping stone = a means to progress.
Examples
- “Grammar is his Achilles' heel in the English exam.”
achilles' heel – questions
What is the meaning of achilles' heel in Hindi?
achilles' heel means “किसी की कमजोर कड़ी या दुर्बलता” in Hindi. In English: A weakness or vulnerable point despite overall strength
What are the synonyms of achilles' heel?
Synonyms of achilles' heel: weak point, flaw, weakness, vulnerability.
What is the opposite of achilles' heel?
Antonyms of achilles' heel: strength, forte.
Has achilles' heel been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – achilles' heel has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-2.