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chink in the armor

idiom
Meaning

A weakness; a weak point (particularly of something formerly considered near-invincible or perfect).

Examples
SIMPLE

Even the best players have a chink in their armor.

CONTEXTUAL

The champion had never lost a match, but his opponent finally found a chink in his armor during the final set.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    chink up

    To fill cracks in something, for example a wall.

  2. 02

    horse armor

    A piece of downloadable content or microtransaction for a video game, especially one purely cosmetic and considered being of bad value.

Last updated April 17, 2026