Idiom idiom
chink in the armor
Meaning
A weakness; a weak point (particularly of something formerly considered near-invincible or perfect).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Even the best players have a chink in their armor.”
“The champion had never lost a match, but his opponent finally found a chink in his armor during the final set.”
“While the corporation appeared untouchable due to its vast wealth, the recent scandal revealed a significant chink in its armor that threatened the entire enterprise.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026