Someone's Achilles’ heel is his weakness that causes problems for them, especially because it gives other people a chance to attack or criticize them.
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- Today, we use the phrase "Achilles heel" to describe the strongest point in one's character or nature, where it is hard for other people to attack or criticize them.
- to end someone's employment, especially temporarily lay off because there is not enough work for them: ______
- Peter and Anna's marriage is probably ______. A: a failure because neither of them likes the other's love B: happy because each of them respects the other's love C: painful because either of them would do one's own thing D: a mistake because either of them wouldn't care the other's love
- Why is a spa package a good idea to entertain female clients? A: Because it’s women’s favorite activity. B: Because it’s good for their skin. C: Because it gives them a chance to relax. D: Because it’s good for a business discussion.
- to treat someone extremely badly or refuse them equal rights, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs: ______