Definitions

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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While private-equity deals and asset sales are continuing the recovery begun last year, fundraising remains the weak link.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

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

I, like many others, thought he would be the weak link against City, and expected Erling Haaland to get away from him and score.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

One potential weak link that spring seemed to be Joe Rantz.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

weak link

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