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Achilles’ Heel
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Achilles’ Heel
A specific vulnerability or weakness
Molecular biology The terminus of a DNA helix is likened to an Achilles' heel, given its lability when it is not ‘capped’ by a telomere
Psychology Emotional and psychological vulnerability to a degree sufficient to undermine an individual’s character development
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FAR be it from me to deny the Woolton Conservatives their moment of humour now that they have found the Lib Dems Achilles heel.
Lib Dems show Focus; You Say Email:letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
Westmeath were one of the most improved teams in the country last year though their Achilles heel has been a lack of punch up front and shallow enough playing pool especially with Martin Flanagan, Fergal Wilson, Donal O'Donoghue, David Duffy and Dermot Bannon all out injured.
MAYO CAN EDGE LAKE DOGFIGHT; Mayo v Westmeath by The Mirror (London, England)
He jumped superbly, even with lots of horses upsides, which many people have claimed is his achilles heel.
CHATROOM by The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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