Achilles' heel

An Achilles' heel (or Achilles heel) is a weakness in spite of 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.

This article is about the phrase. For the anatomical part, see Achilles tendon. For other uses, see Achilles Heel (disambiguation).
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