weakest link
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of weakest link
C20: from the British television quiz of the same name
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Most home camera systems connect to your Wi-Fi, and your protection is only as strong as the weakest link.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Markets are looking for the weakest link out there.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Williams wants to write songs for the band, but given that he is the youngest and weakest link, he is eventually asked to leave.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025
Jaguar has been the weakest link within the JLR group, which has been owned by Tata Motors for almost a decade.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2024
If someone puts his own needs first—whether he is injured, sick, or simply refuses to cooperate—that person becomes the weakest link.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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