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
Prioritize pumpkins free of soft spots and deep scratches by thoroughly examining their skin.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024
Then Harris went for Trump's obvious ego soft spot: crowd size.
—Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
There’s a soft spot in front of the hotel for beginners to learn.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
Countless food lovers in Italy and around the world have a soft spot for the place.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2024
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024
Then Harris went for Trump's obvious ego soft spot: crowd size.
—Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
There’s a soft spot in front of the hotel for beginners to learn.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
Countless food lovers in Italy and around the world have a soft spot for the place.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 7 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 7 Nov. 2024.
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