Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
stab in the back in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:
"After months of subtle manipulation, she finally showed her true colors and _____."Answer & explanation
Answer: B) stabbed him in the back
Correct Answer: Option 2 — "stabbed him in the back"
'After months of subtle manipulation, she finally showed her true colors and STABBED HIM IN THE BACK.' ✓
'Stab someone in the back' = idiom meaning to betray someone's trust; to harm someone who trusted you; to act treacherously against a friend or ally. ✓
Context: The sentence describes someone who had been manipulative and whose true nature (showing her 'true colors') was to ultimately betray — 'stabbed him in the back' perfectly captures this act of betrayal. ✓
'Showed her true colors' = revealed her real character/nature (usually negative). The natural completion of revealing a manipulative, deceptive nature is an act of betrayal. ✓
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stab in the back – questions
Has stab in the back been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – stab in the back has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.