Phrase guide
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noun
A fighting vulnerability where one is easily knocked out via a single hard blow to the chin or jaw (due to lack of conditioning, insufficient training, or damage from past cerebral concussions).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A vulnerability of that sort; a weak spot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: Achilles heel, chink in the armor, glass jaw, kryptonite, soft spot, soft underbelly, vulnerability, weakness, weak spot
Antonyms: none provided
History
An allusion to glass being easily breakable.
Across languages
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