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Achilles' heel

Achilles' heel ˈkɪliz-/ noun
plural Achilles' heels
Achilles' heel
ˈkɪliz-/
noun
plural Achilles' heels
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACHILLES' HEEL
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: a fault or weakness that causes or could cause someone or something to fail