Meaning Of The Word Feet of clay

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Feet of clay Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Feet of clay?

feet of clay
phrase: If you say that a person who is respected or admired has feet of clay or has clay feet, you mean that they have serious faults which you or other people did not know about before.

feet of clay in British English
a weakness or defect of character (in an otherwise strong person)
a weakness that is not widely known
plural noun: a weakness or hidden flaw in the character of a greatly admired or respected person

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