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Ахилле́с

Achilles

ахи́ллово сухожи́лие

Achilles tendon

ахилле́сова пята́

the heel of Achilles

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During the whole season, the true Achilles' heel was the defensive game. en.wikipedia.org

Unemployment, however, remains the country's Achilles' heel; more than 300,000 workers are unemployed. en.wikipedia.org

Averaging around 60 kilometres a day on his bicycle, he says his achilles have caused him the most grief along with some saddle sores. www.stuff.co.nz

For many entrepreneurs, technology is their Achilles' heel. www.smartcompany.com.au

The standard meaning is similar to that of Achilles' heel. en.wikipedia.org

Disposal of nuclear waste is often said to be the Achilles' heel of the nuclear industry. en.wikipedia.org

Figuratively, it means a vulnerable or weak part, similar to the term Achilles' heel, or alternatively, a hidden, illicit side of society. en.wikipedia.org

This improved running economy under maximal aenaerobic conditions without the strain on the achilles tendon, as it was still done in running shoes. en.wikipedia.org

It was named in reference to Achilles' heel, because diagnostic features are found there for these animals. en.wikipedia.org

The Achilles' heel of this approach is the loss of eschatological tension between this present age and the future divine rule that is yet to come. en.wikipedia.org

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