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ACHILLES' HEEL

a person’s weakness or the vulnerable spot in his or her character
 ACHILLES' HEEL
1. We’ve got to find his Achilles’ heel if we hope to defeat him.
2. John appears to be a highly respected citizen, but I’m sure he has his Achilles’ heel.

Achilles was a figure in Greek mythology who was invulnerable in battle except for his heel. It was the one weak spot on his body.


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