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Soft spot

soft spot  /ˈsɑft ˈspɑt/  noun    [count]

  • 1 : a strong liking for someone or something — usually singular

    • He has a soft spot for children. [=he likes children very much]
    • She has a soft spot for chocolate ice cream.

    2 : a weak point that can be attacked

    • They found a soft spot in the enemy’s defenses.