have feet of clay

Related to word: foot

Idiom

Definition

  1. To have a hidden weakness or flaw that is not immediately apparent.

    指不為人知的隱藏缺點或弱點。

    • The highly respected politician was revealed to have feet of clay, disappointing many of his supporters.

      這位備受尊敬的政客被揭露有隱藏的缺點,讓許多支持者感到失望。

    • Despite his brilliant performance on the field, the athlete also has feet of clay.

      儘管他在場上的表現出色,但這位運動員也有不為人知的弱點。

    • The idol appeared flawless, but he had feet of clay in private.

      這位偶像看起來完美無缺,但私底下也有隱藏的缺點。