achilles' heel
Meaning: A person's weakness or the vulnerable spot in his or her character.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Achilles was a figure in Greek mythology who was invulnerable in battle except for his heel. It was the one weak spot on his body.
More idioms — Daily Life
- acid test — The most crucial or important test of worth.
- across the board — Equally for everyone, for everything, or in all cases.
- actions speak louder than words — The things that people do (actions) are more important than the things they say (words).
- all kidding aside — Speaking seriously.
- all thumbs — Uncoordinated and awkward, especially with one's hands.
- at loggerheads — In strong disagreement, in a quarrel; at an impasse.
More English idioms
- all wet — Wrong to the point of being silly or unbelievable.
- at one's wits' end — At a loss about what to do next; in a state of frustration.
- at the drop of a hat — On any pretext; without needing an excuse or reason.
- at the end of one's rope — No longer able to deal with a bad situation.
- ax to grind — A hidden reason for wanting something or for not liking someone or something.
- backhanded compliment — A criticism that is phrased in such a way that it appears to be a compliment.
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