Achilles' heel

B-1 bombers housed at Britain’s RAF Fairford exposed an Achilles’ heel in U.K. defenses: its air bases are far from drone-proof.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

All villains and warriors have an Achilles’ heel, and for female roles in particular, it’s usually sacrificing themselves to protect their family.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Ultimately, the strength in tech and AI that has sent the Kospi to record highs could be an Achilles’ heel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

A new study has found a way to avoid what has proven to be the Achilles’ heel of momentum strategies — their tendency to occasionally crash and burn.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

She’s the Achilles’ heel of their marriage, and it’s only noticeable if you’ve been watching it for sixteen years like I have.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, said the US economy was "on steroids right now" but that high inflation was its "Achilles heel."

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called satellite networks “an Achilles heel of modern societies.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

“This exposes an Achilles heel to the Burn, and other people potentially trying to get away with something this awful.”

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2025

Could Achilles injuries be the Achilles heel of the NBA?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025

“You know what an Achilles heel is, Eddie?”

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman