Idiom: Soft Underbelly
Meanings
From Winston Churchill’s phrase “soft underbelly of the Axis (or Europe)” (1942).[1]
How to pronounce "soft underbelly":
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A weak spot; a soft spot.
Example Sentences
1
Russia believed that Europe's soft underbelly could be easily exploited during times of war.
2
The coach knew that the opposing team's defense had a soft underbelly and instructed his players to attack it.
3
The company's financial situation was strong overall, but there was a soft underbelly of debt that needed to be addressed.
4
The politician targeted the city's soft underbelly of crime as a key issue in his campaign.
5
The team's star player was injured, revealing their soft underbelly of dependence on a single individual.
