Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

feet of clay

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: feet of -clay
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.

Example Sentences

"He was disillusioned to find that even Lincoln had feet of clay."
"Those Pagod things of sabre-sway, / With fronts of brass, and feet of clay."
"Oh yes, man is a fool / And he thinks he'll be okay / Dragging on, feet of clay"

Etymology

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

Phrases

Achilles heel

Frequently Paired Words

Achilles heel

Questions

What does feet of clay mean?: In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.
Where does feet of clay come from?: Used in the Bible, part of the description of the huge statue in the dream of Chaldean King Nebuchadnezzar.

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