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  What it means

  Literally “Achilles’ heel.” Refers to a person’s or system’s weak point despite overall strength.

  Vocabulary

  • pięta — heel

  Grammar note

  Adjective 'achillesowa' agrees with feminine 'pięta'.

  Cultural context

  A universal mythological reference, very common in Polish journalism.

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