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He's extremely intelligent, but his inability to speak in public is his Achilles heel .

Q: Answer-He's extremely intelligent, but his inability to speak in public is his Achilles heel .

This expression refers to a vulnerable area or a weak spot, in an otherwise strong situation, that could cause ones downfall or failure.

Directions (Q.1-20): In each question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom / Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

A weak spot in a strong situation

B strong point

C weakest among all

D weak in certain circumstances

E Weakness that can be cannot be fixed

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