idiom
A crack in the armor
uh KRAK in thuh AR-mer
/ə kræk ɪn ðə ˈɑːrmər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
acrackinthearmor
Dictionary meaning
A small but significant weakness or vulnerability in an otherwise strong defense, argument, or persona.
Examples
- The cross-examination revealed a crack in the armor of the prosecutor's key witness.
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