weak spots
Points of vulnerability
Weak spots are points of vulnerability—places where defenses fail or resistance breaks down.
A fence has a weak spot where boards have rotted.
An argument has a weak spot where logic falters.
The coach studied the opponent's defense for weak spots.
Everyone has weak spots: Chocolate is my weak spot.
The phrase implies something that can be exploited or that needs protection.
- frailtiesInherent weaknesses or faults
- flawsImperfections in something
- shortcomingsInadequacies or weak points
- weaknessesPoints of vulnerability
- insecuritiesAnxieties about one's adequacy
soft underbelly · faults · vulnerabilities · chinks in the armor · deficiencies · limitations · bottlenecks · breaches · security holes · gaps · susceptibilities · imperfections · triggers · pressure points · pain points · loopholes · cracks · stress fractures
- game strategybluffing, feinting, misdirection, positioning, counterattack
- surface defectscracks, crazing, peeling, blistering, bubbles
- flawsfaults, defect, flaw, blemish, flaws
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Abilities one excels in
strengths · fortifications · strong suits · defenses · armor
weak spotsstrengths
Powers or capabilities
strong points · strong suits · assets · advantages · fortes
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