chink in someone's armor

US /tʃɪŋk ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɑːmər/
UK /tʃɪŋk ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɑːmər/
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Schwachstelle, Achillesferse

a weakness or vulnerability in someone or something that is otherwise strong or well-protected

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The prosecutor found a chink in the defendant's armor during cross-examination.
Der Staatsanwalt fand eine Schwachstelle in der Rüstung des Angeklagten während des Kreuzverhörs.
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Despite his confident exterior, there was a chink in his armor when it came to public speaking.
Trotz seines selbstbewussten Äußeren gab es eine Schwachstelle in seiner Rüstung, wenn es um öffentliches Reden ging.
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vulnerabilityweaknessflawdefectAchilles' heel
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