have feet of clay
US /hæv fiːt əv kleɪ/
UK /hæv fiːt əv kleɪ/
1.
tener pies de barro, tener una debilidad oculta
to have a hidden flaw or weakness in one's character, despite outward appearances of strength or integrity
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The public was shocked to learn that their revered leader, who seemed so perfect, actually had feet of clay.
El público se sorprendió al saber que su venerado líder, que parecía tan perfecto, en realidad tenía pies de barro.
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Despite his impressive resume, it became clear that the new manager had feet of clay when he failed to handle the first major crisis.
A pesar de su impresionante currículum, quedó claro que el nuevo gerente tenía pies de barro cuando no pudo manejar la primera gran crisis.