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weak side

noun

, Football.

the side of the offensive line opposite the side with the tight end, thereby the side having the smaller number of players.

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

The subject has its weak side too; it is morbid and somewhat sentimental at the end, but the fundamental emotion is sincere.

An arrow issues forth, and takes effect on a weak side of Thomas.

However, this security only proved how little I really understood the weak side of my friend.

The French are now perfectly well acquainted with our weak side.

The priest, attacked on his weak side, was silent, and we went to bed.

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