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
According to his missive, Braun will always have a soft spot for early clients Bieber and Grande, who kicked off their careers in their teens.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
Bruised or soft spots can be a sign of rot and can speed up the spoilage of the entire melon.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
Scott is a Packers football fan Even though his son-in-law is the franchise quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and a three-time MVP winner and Super Bowl champion with the team, Scott appears to have a soft spot for the Green Bay Packers football team — and so did Brittany at one point.
—Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
The company especially has a soft spot for single mothers with young kids.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
Bruised or soft spots can be a sign of rot and can speed up the spoilage of the entire melon.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
Scott is a Packers football fan Even though his son-in-law is the franchise quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and a three-time MVP winner and Super Bowl champion with the team, Scott appears to have a soft spot for the Green Bay Packers football team — and so did Brittany at one point.
—Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
The company especially has a soft spot for single mothers with young kids.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 June 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 30 Jun. 2024.
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