Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence:
Howsoever successful a person may be, he is vulnerable because he may have an Achilles' heel.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) - A weak point
The correct meaning of the idiom "Achilles' heel" in the sentence is "A weak point."
- The phrase "Achilles' heel" originates from Greek mythology, where Achilles was a great warrior whose only vulnerable spot was his heel. It refers to a person's weakness or vulnerable point, despite their overall strength or success.
- In this context, it indicates that even successful individuals have some weaknesses that can make them vulnerable.