weak link

Idioms and Phrases

The least dependable member of a group, as in The shipping department, slow in getting out orders, is our weak link in customer service , or They're all very capable designers except for Ron, who is clearly the weak link . This expression alludes to the fragile portion of a chain, where it is most likely to break. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Since measles is so contagious, even with herd immunity, it can find a weak link and spread.

From The Daily Beast

And then there is Alex McCord, until now the show's conspicuous weak link.

From The Daily Beast

The weak link in the chain of evidence against Lady Eileen Meredith was the lack of motive.

From Project Gutenberg

He may deny it if his conviction hangs upon that point Mr. McCausland wishes to leave no weak link in the chain.

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, then there is one weak link we have got to strengthen right away," said the lad cheerfully.

From Project Gutenberg

Here, then, was the weak link in Ruiz Gregorio's chain twisted to the breaking point at the very outset.

From Project Gutenberg

Every man taught how a weak link may break a chain and realizing himself as a link and only a link!

From Project Gutenberg