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weak link

NOUN
Achilles heel
Synonyms
WEAK
chink in the armor damaging weakness defect failing flaw foible frailty heel of Achilles susceptibility tender spot vulnerability weak spot weakness
NOUN
chink in one's armor
Synonyms
WEAK
Achilles' heel failing foible frailty shortcoming soft spot underbelly vulnerable place weak side weakness
NOUN
weak spot
Synonyms
WEAK
chink in one's armor fatal flaw vulnerable point weak point weak side weakness

Example Sentences

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“Italy is Europe’s weak link when it comes to energy because it is so dependent on energy imports.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Fundraising, however, remains the weak link in private-equity’s recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

During the regular season he was among the six worst quarterbacks under pressure, throwing as many picks as touchdowns — six — while proving to be this team’s weak link.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Culkin, the weak link in the otherwise sturdy “Glengarry” revival, was passed over for a featured actor nomination.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

When one comes to think of it there may have been a weak link in Lancelot’s mind.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White