Bahasa Melayu

achilles

Bahasa Melayu

English

heel, weak point, Achilles' heel

A person's main weakness or vulnerable point.

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  1. Dia nampak yakin, tetapi perangainya yang cepat marah ialah tumit Achillesnya.

    He looks confident, but his quick temper is his Achilles' heel.

  2. Setiap pasukan ada kelemahan yang boleh digunakan lawan.

    Every team has a weakness that opponents can exploit.

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What does “achilles” mean in Malay?

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kelemahan dalam perangai atau sifat seseorang

This refers to a person's weak point.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.