chink in the armor

noun

A weakness; a weak point (particularly of something formerly considered near-invincible or perfect).

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Meanings

nounchink in the armor (plural chinks in the armor)

plural chinks in the armor · alternative chink in the armour · alternative chink in one's armor · alternative chink in one's armour

  1. USidiomaticA weakness; a weak point (particularly of something formerly considered near-invincible or perfect).

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

chink in the armor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chink%20in%20the%20armor

MLA

“chink in the armor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chink%20in%20the%20armor. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chink in the armor,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chink%20in%20the%20armor.

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