weakest link
weakest link · weakest links
слабое звено
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The part of a system that is most likely to cause problems or failThe part of a system that is most likely to cause problems or fail.
Значення
значень: 1(також, переносно)The part of a system that is most likely to cause problems or fail.
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мов: 6Русский
За значеннями 1
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems:
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За значеннями 1
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems:
Походження
The figurative sense comes by metaphor from the literal sense: the notion that a chain isThe figurative sense comes by metaphor from the literal sense: the notion that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. (See historical details there.)
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