Definitions

Achilles heel

NOUN

vulnerable point

Synonyms

WEAK

chink in the armor damaging weakness defect failing flaw foible frailty heel of Achilles susceptibility tender spot vulnerability weak link weak spot weakness

Achilles' heel

NOUN

vulnerability

Synonyms

WEAK

chink in the armor deficiency frailty soft underbelly susceptibility weakness

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Their clear achilles’ heel last season, the Chiefs’ defense took on a Vikings team fully capable of piling on points when given the opportunity.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2019

Achilles heel

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