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Grammar fix

weak point

area that is not strong

A part of something or someone that is not as good as the rest and could cause problems.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Math has always been my weak point at school.daily life
  • One weak point of my hometown is the lack of public transport, which makes it difficult for people to get around.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: weak point (of something/someone)

WrongSpelling is my week point.

RightSpelling is my weak point.

'Weak' (not strong), not 'week' (seven days).

Patternweak point (of something/someone)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff His principal area of vulnerability lies in time management.

Natural Time management's his weak point.

Natural; 'principal area of vulnerability' is appraisal-form language.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a weak point
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Don't confuse it

Compare with 'strength' (a strong point or good quality).

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