Achilles heel

Example Sentences

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As he notes, "this same virtue had become their experimental Achilles' heel: how do you "read" or "detect" a property that doesn't reside at any specific point?"

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Gauff's serve has been her Achilles' heel in recent times, but she had few issues with it initially.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Once you’ve done that, you have to do it day after day to get a feel for your Achilles’ heel.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

"Our patriotism was our Achilles' heel, that's what they exploited," says Mr Yu, who is in his 60s.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

She’s the Achilles’ heel of their marriage, and it’s only noticeable if you’ve been watching it for sixteen years like I have.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas