weak point

This page is about the collocation weak point

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

part of something that's easy to attack or criticize

For example

  • Our coach says the other team's weak point is their defence.

  • The opposition's highlighting some of the government's weak points in the debate.

Note:
Similar collocations include "weak spot" and "weak link"

Quick Quiz

If you know what your weak points are, you can

a. defeat yourself

b. defend yourself

c. weaken yourself
a) defeat yourself b) defend yourself c) weaken yourself

Contributor: Matt Errey