Achilles heel
Example Sentences
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Even China’s imports of crude, previously an Achilles heel given its heavy dependence on energy to fuel its economy, dropped 8.8% as electric vehicles continue to dominate the market for autos domestically.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026
“This exposes an Achilles heel to the Burn, and other people potentially trying to get away with something this awful,” Vandenbark-Woodward said.
From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025
Could Achilles injuries be the Achilles heel of the NBA?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025
The fighting mentality has been Napoli’s Achilles heel for several years.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024
“An Achilles heel is a weakness, and you’ve got one.”
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
