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单词 feet of clay
释义

feet of clay

noun phrase

: a character flaw that is usually not readily apparent

Word History

Etymology

from the feet of the idol in Daniel 2:33

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

feet of clay

phrase

as in weakness
a defect in character She was disappointed to discover her role model had his own feet of clay.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • weakness
  • sin
  • fault
  • vice
  • shortcoming
  • deficiency
  • demerit
  • sinfulness
  • dereliction
  • frailty
  • foible
  • soft spot
  • want
  • failing
  • minus
  • Achilles' heel
  • evil
  • spot
  • corruption
  • nit
  • immorality
  • blot
  • flaw
  • imperfection
  • stain
  • wickedness
  • depravity
  • blemish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • virtue
  • merit
  • morality
  • integrity
  • perfection
  • excellence
  • righteousness
  • goodness
  • probity
  • rectitude
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