Chink in the Armor


1) an narrow opening and vunerable area in one’s armor that the opponent will usually aim for. this term relies on “ch-nk” in the sense of “a crack or gap,” a meaning dating from about 1400 and used figuratively since the mid-1600s.

2) a figurative term for a one’s weakness, largest flaw or their prevention of success.
1) because of the ch-nk in the armor of sir lancelot, his opponent was able to break past his defense and inflict a dangerous flesh wound.

2) we would have aced this presentation if leo wasn’t in our group. he didn’t study at all, he’s the ch-nk in the armor.
1.) a fissure or flaw in a piece of armour that compromises its defensive abilities.

2.) mistakes made by asian-american athletes of chinese or taiwanese descent during a game that results in a loss for the team.

3.) a racist slur with a double meaning, the use of which under the previous definition can get you fired if you work for a news agency such as espn.
apparently there’s a ch-nk in the armor. jeremy lin threw 9 interceptions during last friday’s game, costing the knicks the game. they blew a 7-game winning streak.
1. an opening in a suit of armor, barrier, etc. where one can break through.

2. see: samurai
1. dude, there’s a ch-nk in the armor!

2. dude, there’s a ch-nk in the armor!

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