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Achilles heel

/əˈkɪliːzˌhiːl/

noun
- 1. a weakness or vulnerable point: "the Achilles heel of the case for nuclear power remains the issue of the disposal of waste"
Word Origin early 19th century: alluding to the vulnerability of Achilles.
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Achilles' heel
Heel of the mythical Greek hero Achilles which is his only weak spot
An Achilles' heel is a weakness despite overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common. Wikipedia
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