Meaning of the word "chink in someone's armor" in English
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chink in someone's armor
US /tʃɪŋk ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɑːmər/
UK /tʃɪŋk ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɑːmər/
Idiom
1.
a weakness or vulnerability in someone or something that is otherwise strong or well-protected
Example:
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The prosecutor found a chink in the defendant's armor during cross-examination.
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Despite his confident exterior, there was a chink in his armor when it came to public speaking.
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