feet of clay

English

Etymology

Used in the Bible,[1] part of the description of the huge statue in the dream of Chaldean King Nebuchadnezzar.

Pronunciation

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Noun

feet of clay pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic) In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.
    He was disillusioned to find that even Lincoln had feet of clay.

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  1. The Holy Bible, [] (King James Version), London: [] Robert Barker, [], 1611, →OCLC, Daniel 2:34.:His legs of yron, his feete part of yron, and part of clay.
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