Achilles’ heel or Achilles heel

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noun

A seemingly small but critical weakness in an otherwise strong position.

💬 Usage Examples

“The danger of being seen as courting noxious supporters is a long-standing worry for right-of-centre politicians. Preston Manning ... has argued that it is the Achilles heel of the conservative movement.” John Geddes & Jason Markusoff; Target Andrew Scheer; Maclean’s (Toronto, Canada); Jun 2019.
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