ALL meanings of achilles heel
A·chil·les heel
A a - singular noun achilles heel Someone's Achilles heel is the weakest point in their character or nature, where it is easiest for other people to attack or criticize them. 3
- noun achilles heel a small but fatal weakness 3
- noun achilles heel (one's) vulnerable or susceptible spot 3
- noun achilles heel a portion, spot, area, or the like, that is especially or solely vulnerable: His Achilles heel is his quick temper. 1
- noun achilles heel weak spot 1
- noun achilles heel A vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation. 0
- noun achilles heel (anatomy) The Achilles' tendon, the tendo Achillis. 0