Feet of Clay (film)
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Etymology
Used in the Bible in Daniel 2:34, part of the description of the huge statue in the dream of Chaldean King Nebuchadnezzar.
Idiom
feet of clay
- To say that someone, who appears strong or invincible, in fact has a hidden weak point which could cause their fall.
- He was disillusioned to find that even Lincoln had feet of clay.