How is the phrase un talón de Aquiles translated from Spanish to English

English translation
a chink in the armor
phrase

Punto débil o vulnerabilidad en algo que por lo demás es fuerte.

A weak point or vulnerability in something otherwise strong.

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  • Hasta el líder más fuerte tiene su talón de Aquiles. — Even the strongest leader has a chink in the armor.

  • ¿Ves algún punto débil en su estrategia? — Can you identify a chink in the armor of their strategy?

  • Tenemos que corregir cualquier talón de Aquiles antes de seguir. — We need to address any chink in the armor before moving forward.

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