soft spot
a weak or vulnerable position, place, condition, etc.: a soft spot in their fortifications; a soft spot in the economy.
emotional susceptibility: a soft spot for dogs and babies.
Origin of soft spot
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How to use soft spot in a sentence
Worobey—known for having “a soft spot for wild theories”, according to David Robertson, a virologist at the University of Glasgow, UK—has a track record of tackling hotly debated theories around dangerous viruses.
This scientist now believes covid started in Wuhan’s wet market. Here’s why. | Jane Qiu | November 19, 2021 | MIT Technology Review“I’ve always had a soft spot for eccentric kids, probably because I had one myself,” she told The Post.
Gladys Stern, who led Georgetown Day School, dies at 104 | Bart Barnes | November 18, 2021 | Washington PostTwo-deep coverages can be beaten with certain route combinations that force the safeties to respect a vertical threat and leave soft spots underneath.
Defenses Are Slowing Down Great Passing Attacks. Your Move, Chiefs (And Bills). | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | November 10, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightEvan Grainger, assistant video producerI grew up taking canoe trips in the Boundary Waters with my dad, and I’ve always had a soft spot for this northern paradise.
Stitched flannel-fleece also makes it hardy enough to stand up to pets who might claim these soft spots as their own.
Best throw blanket: Cotton, cashmere, and more cozy, soft options for all seasons | Florie Korani | July 8, 2021 | Popular-Science
Marc Webb has a soft spot for SXSW, the music/tech/film festival behemoth.
Marc Webb Takes Us Inside ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ and Discusses His Rise to the A-List | Marlow Stern | March 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe columnist was a royal prick, but he had this soft spot for Damon Runyon, who was dying at the time.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull | Mark Jacobson | March 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRhapsody: I have a soft spot for Rhapsody since I was on the founding team and still use it everyday for my on-demand music fix.
The 24 Apps on We Heart It CEO Ranah Edelin’s Home Screen | Ranah Edelin | February 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnother user named Victoria Levitt wrote that she joined the site because has a “soft spot for geeks!”
‘Star Trek’ Dating Websites Cater to Trekkies Looking for Love | Kevin Fallon | May 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Italians also have a soft spot for Capuchin Franciscans, who have long been known for their work with the poor.
If I cud be a haythen an' was a marryin' man, 'tis ye'er soft spot I'd like to land in f'r me declinin' days.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley DunneFortunately Rasco landed in a tolerably soft spot, otherwise his neck would surely have been broken.
The Boy Land Boomer | Ralph BonehillOnce, treading on a soft spot near a rabbit “creep,” he suddenly felt a slight movement beneath his feet.
Creatures of the Night | Alfred W. ReesI believe so long as she had lived he would have kept straight; that was the only soft spot in him.
The Observations of Henry | Jerome K. JeromeShe was so tired that she curled up on a soft spot and fed the machine till it was time to go to bed.
Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret Widdemer
British Dictionary definitions for soft spot
a sentimental fondness (esp in the phrase have a soft spot for)
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Other Idioms and Phrases with soft spot
A weak or vulnerable point, as in That's the soft spot in his argument. [Mid-1900s]
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