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- DictionaryA·chil·les heel/əˈˌkɪliz ˈhil/
noun
- 1. a weakness or vulnerable point: "the Achilles heel of the case for nuclear power remains the issue of the disposal of waste"
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- Achilles' heel
Heel of the mythical Greek hero Achilles which is his only weak spot
An Achilles' heel (or Achilles heel) is a weakness despite overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common. Although the death of Achilles was predicted by Hector in Homer’s Iliad, it does not actually occur in the Iliad, but was described in la... Wikipedia
