Chink in (one's)/the armor In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "chink in (one's)/the armor", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-16 04:07

Meaning of Chink in (one's)/the armor

Synonyms:

Achilles Heel

Chink in (one's)/the armor American British informal

To indicate a minor yet extremely damaging fault or weakness
 

Jane is bright but his hot temper has wrecked many business relationships. It's a chink in his armor.

Chemistry has always been a chink in my armor.

The senior's tendency to use the money to buy many new houses was the chink in the armor the police needed to accuse him of corruption.

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blow your own trumpet
Show off or brag about yourself
Example: My boss doesn't appreciate the new staff because she always blows her own trumpet despite the fact that she never finishes her work well.
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