have feet of clay
US /hæv fiːt əv kleɪ/
UK /hæv fiːt əv kleɪ/
1.
memiliki kelemahan tersembunyi, memiliki kekurangan
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.
Publik terkejut mengetahui bahwa pemimpin mereka yang dihormati, yang tampak begitu sempurna, sebenarnya memiliki kelemahan tersembunyi.
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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.
Meskipun resume-nya mengesankan, menjadi jelas bahwa manajer baru itu memiliki kelemahan tersembunyi ketika dia gagal menangani krisis besar pertama.