chink in one's armor
Hidden susceptible spot
A chink in one's armor is a weakness or vulnerability in someone otherwise well-defended.
The image is of a gap in plate armor where a blade might slip through.
The phrase applies to arguments, defenses, or personas: Her confidence seemed unshakeable, but his question found a chink in her armor.
Often shortened to chink in the armor.
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- flawImperfection in something
- imperfectionFault or shortcoming
- blind spotArea of blocked perception
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
hidden weakness · deficiency · breach · security breach · liability · frailty · glass jaw · susceptibility · gap · shortcoming · soft spot · overconfidence · fortification · exposed flank · drawback · barrier · exploitation · protection
chink in one's armorinvulnerability
Immunity to all damage
impenetrability · invincibility · impregnability · bulletproof · ironclad
chink in one's armorstrong suit
One's greatest ability
forte · strength · ace in the hole · trump card · saving grace
chink in one's armorinvulnerability
Immunity to all damage
bulletproof · full coverage · thick skin · fortified position · secure perimeter
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