weakest link
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of weakest link
C20: from the British television quiz of the same name
Example Sentences
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“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
Black men between the ages of 18 and 49 are Harris’ weakest link, according to the Howard survey, which found they supported her 75% to 16%.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024
One tears apart a chain of proof by hammering the weakest link.
From Slate • May 29, 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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