English Dictionary

feet of clay

名詞

慣用表現 複数形 複数形のみ

(idiomatic) In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.

日本語の意味

一見すると強固で完璧に見えるが、実は隠された弱点や致命的な欠陥を持つ状態を表す（隠れた弱点、弱点が致命的な結果をもたらす可能性があること）

The celebrated leader had feet of clay; when the scandal broke, his supporters abandoned him.

その著名な指導者は致命的な弱点を抱えており、スキャンダルが発覚すると支持者たちは彼を見捨てた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.

He was disillusioned to find that even Lincoln had feet of clay.