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

"We discovered an Achilles heel of antibiotic resistant bacteria," said Süel, a member of the Department of Molecular Biology at UC San Diego.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2024

Before Singapore, you might have said that street circuits were Red Bull's Achilles heel, which would have led one to believe Las Vegas might be an issue for Verstappen.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

“An Achilles heel is a weakness, and you’ve got one.”

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman