IdiomAnimals
English
Englishsoft underbelly
Meaning: A point of vulnerability or weakness in something otherwise strong or well-defended.
Example: “Poor customer service is the company's soft underbelly.”
Origin: The phrase draws on the image of an animal's underbelly—the soft, unprotected underside exposed when it lies down or is vulnerable.
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