"have feet of clay" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 有致命缺点

Definition

看起来很强大或完美，但实际上有致命的弱点，常指受人尊敬的人或领导者。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于成语，用于形容受尊敬的人实际存在重大缺陷，通常不会用在小错误上。强调该缺陷会影响他人对其印象。

Examples

People admired the leader, but he had feet of clay.

人们很尊敬这位领导，但他**有致命缺点**。

Even heroes can have feet of clay.

即使英雄也可能**有致命缺点**。

She was respected, but she had feet of clay.

她很受尊敬，但**有致命缺点**。

We thought our coach was perfect, but he had feet of clay when the scandal came out.

我们以为教练很完美，但丑闻曝光时才发现他**有致命缺点**。

It was disappointing to learn my idol had feet of clay like everyone else.

得知我的偶像也像其他人一样**有致命缺点**让我很失望。

He inspired millions, but in the end, he had feet of clay that couldn't be ignored.

他激励了数百万人，但最终他的**致命缺点**无法被忽视。