Meaning: To betray someone's trust, especially a friend
Hindi: पीठ पीछे धोखा देना
Synonyms: betray, double-cross
Asked in: SSC CPO 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1
stab someone in the back in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the correct idiom to substitute the underlined word segment in the following sentence.
She trusted her husband but he stabbed her in the neck when he usurped her inheritance.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) stabbed her in the back
The correct idiom to substitute the underlined word segment in the sentence is: stabbed her in the back.
The corrected sentence would be: "She trusted her husband, but he stabbed her in the back when he usurped her inheritance."
This idiom is commonly used to describe a betrayal or deceit by someone who was trusted.
Examples
- “She stabbed her friend in the back by leaking the secret.”
stab someone in the back – questions
What is the meaning of stab someone in the back in Hindi?
stab someone in the back means “पीठ पीछे धोखा देना” in Hindi. In English: To betray someone's trust, especially a friend
What are the synonyms of stab someone in the back?
Synonyms of stab someone in the back: betray, double-cross.
Has stab someone in the back been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – stab someone in the back has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.