Glass-jaw


noun
1.
a person’s jaw, especially that of a boxer, that is vulnerable to even a light blow.
noun
1.
(boxing, informal) a jaw that is excessively fragile or susceptible to punches

noun phrase

A boxer’s chin that cannot tolerate a hard punch (1920+ Prizefight)

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