Meaning Of The Word Achilles heel

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Achilles heel Meaning

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Achilles heel Definition

What's The Definition Of Achilles heel?

Achilles heel
Someone's Achilles heel is the weakest point in their character or nature, where it is easiest for other people to attack or criticize them.

Achilles heel in American English
noun: a portion, spot, area, or the like, that is especially or solely vulnerable

Achilles heel in British English
noun: a small but fatal weakness

Achilles' heel in American English
(one's) vulnerable or susceptible spot

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