a chink in someone's armor

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a chink in someone's armor — idiom

1. a small weakness in a person, plan, or argument that otherwise looks strong, whi

1.idiom
Definition

a small weakness in a person, plan, or argument that otherwise looks strong, which an opponent can use to attack or defeat them.

Example

The lawyer found a chink in the witness's armor when she contradicted her earlier statement.

Senator Daniels' fear of public speaking was the only chink in his armor during the campaign.