soft spot
noun
1
: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something
They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]
2
: a vulnerable point
a soft spot in the defense system
Examples of soft spot in a Sentence
They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses.
a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
Recent Examples on the Web
Bernal Cutlery, San Francisco Vintage cooking tools murmur with history and allure, and Bernal Cutlery has a soft spot for the antique.
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Garcia Swisher played Sam, a tough girl also introduced in season 3 who had a soft spot for romance and would go on to date Gary later in the series.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Although many fans have a soft spot for slasher movies, the '80s also birthed iconic monsters, brought body horror to gooey new heights, and sparked a new subgenre: the splatter comedy.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Prioritize pumpkins free of soft spots and deep scratches by thoroughly examining their skin.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Garcia Swisher played Sam, a tough girl also introduced in season 3 who had a soft spot for romance and would go on to date Gary later in the series.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Although many fans have a soft spot for slasher movies, the '80s also birthed iconic monsters, brought body horror to gooey new heights, and sparked a new subgenre: the splatter comedy.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Prioritize pumpkins free of soft spots and deep scratches by thoroughly examining their skin.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for soft spot
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20spot. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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