soft spot
noun
1
: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something
They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]
2
: a vulnerable point
a soft spot in the defense system
Examples of soft spot in a Sentence
They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses.
a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
Recent Examples on the Web
Kreese has always been pretty hardcore, but he's always had a little bit of a soft spot for Johnny.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 July 2024
Avoid any watermelon that has bruises, cuts, damage, or soft spots to ensure freshness, says Syn.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 July 2024
The Klymit Drift Camping Pillow is a great option for a soft spot to rest your head and is now just $32.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
The Southern soft spot for peaches may come from bumper crops in South Carolina and Georgia that, for generations, have yielded peach desserts of all kinds.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 July 2024
Avoid any watermelon that has bruises, cuts, damage, or soft spots to ensure freshness, says Syn.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 July 2024
The Klymit Drift Camping Pillow is a great option for a soft spot to rest your head and is now just $32.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
The Southern soft spot for peaches may come from bumper crops in South Carolina and Georgia that, for generations, have yielded peach desserts of all kinds.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for soft spot
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20spot. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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