have feet of clay
US /hæv fiːt əv kleɪ/
UK /hæv fiːt əv kleɪ/
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숨겨진 결함이 있다, 약점이 있다
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.
완벽해 보였던 존경받는 지도자가 사실은 숨겨진 결함이 있었다는 것을 알고 대중은 충격을 받았다.
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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.
인상적인 이력서에도 불구하고, 새 매니저가 첫 번째 큰 위기를 처리하지 못했을 때 그가 숨겨진 결함이 있었다는 것이 분명해졌다.