armour

chink in (one's)/the armor

A minor but very detrimental flaw or weakness. Yeah, he's brilliant, but his violent temper has destroyed many business relationships—it's a real chink in his armor. The criminal's tendency to use his own cell phone to conduct business was the chink in the armor the police needed to put him in jail.

fight in armour

obsolete Of a man, to wear a condom while engaging in sexual intercourse. Primarily heard in UK. With such a high risk of sexually transmitted infections among strangers, you'd be extremely foolish not to fight in armour.

hog in armor

old-fashioned An awkward, clumsy, base, or mean person dressed in fine clothes or inhabiting a role of authority. It doesn't help our organization's appearance to have a hog in armor parading himself as our leader.

knight in shining armor

A selfless, chivalrous man who helps a woman in distress. When the police officer pulled over to help the old woman change her flat tire, she hugged him and said he was her knight in shining armor.

knight in shining armor

A rescuer or defender, as in What this political party needs is a knight in shining armor to change its tarnished image . This metaphoric expression alludes to a medieval knight. [Mid-1900s]

a chink in someone's armour

If someone or something has a chink in their armour, they have a weakness that people can take advantage of, although they seem very strong and successful. Note: `Armour' is spelled `armor' in American English. With their superior knowledge, they might find the chinks in his armour. Labour leaders hope to use their annual conference to attack what they currently see as the most vulnerable chink in the government's armour. Note: A chink is a small hole or opening.

a knight in shining armour

If you describe a man as a knight in shining armour, you mean that he has rescued you from a difficult situation, often in a kind and brave way. Note: `Armour' is spelled `armor' in American English. I just felt dizzy and then I collapsed. The next thing I woke up in hospital. I am very, very grateful to Tom and I always will be — he really was my knight in shining armour. She found a surprising knight in shining armor in her company's attorney, who rode in to save her job, rescue her love life and give her a place to live. Note: In stories written or set in the Middle Ages, a knight in shining armour traditionally came to the rescue of a `damsel (= young woman) in distress'.

a chink in someone's armour

a weak point in someone's character, arguments, or ideas which makes them vulnerable to attack or criticism.

hog in armour

a person who is ill at ease.

a knight in shining armour

an idealized or heroic person, especially a man who comes to the rescue of a woman in distress or in a difficult situation.

This expression, a variant of which is a knight on a white charger , is often used ironically of someone who presents himself in this guise but is in fact inadequate to the role. Compare with a white knight (at white).

a chink in somebody’s ˈarmour

(British English) (American English a chink in somebody’s ˈarmor) a weakness in somebody’s argument, character, etc., that can be used in an attack: The one chink in her armour is the lack of a sense of humour. She hates people laughing at her.

A chink is a small hole.

a knight in shining ˈarmour

(British English) (American English a knight in shining ˈarmor) (usually humorous) a man who arrives to help you when you are in trouble or danger: My car broke down at the roundabout. Luckily, a knight in shining armour stopped to help me.

knight in shining armor

A wonderful guy. Fairy tales chronicled fair maidens in distress who were rescued at the last minute from dragons and ogres by a gallant knight in gleaming armor, where-upon they all lived happily ever after. Even if a young woman didn't view herself as a princess or consider herself in desperate straits, she still imagined herself being carried off by the man of her dreams, Prince Charming, a knight in shining armor.

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释义	armour chink in (one's)/the armor A minor but very detrimental flaw or weakness. Yeah, he's brilliant, but his violent temper has destroyed many business relationships—it's a real chink in his armor. The criminal's tendency to use his own cell phone to conduct business was the chink in the armor the police needed to put him in jail. See also: armor, chink fight in armour obsolete Of a man, to wear a condom while engaging in sexual intercourse. Primarily heard in UK. With such a high risk of sexually transmitted infections among strangers, you'd be extremely foolish not to fight in armour. See also: armour, fight hog in armor old-fashioned An awkward, clumsy, base, or mean person dressed in fine clothes or inhabiting a role of authority. It doesn't help our organization's appearance to have a hog in armor parading himself as our leader. See also: armor, hog knight in shining armor A selfless, chivalrous man who helps a woman in distress. When the police officer pulled over to help the old woman change her flat tire, she hugged him and said he was her knight in shining armor. See also: armor, knight, shine Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. knight in shining armor A rescuer or defender, as in What this political party needs is a knight in shining armor to change its tarnished image . This metaphoric expression alludes to a medieval knight. [Mid-1900s] See also: armor, knight, shine The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a chink in someone's armour If someone or something has a chink in their armour, they have a weakness that people can take advantage of, although they seem very strong and successful. Note: `Armour' is spelled `armor' in American English. With their superior knowledge, they might find the chinks in his armour. Labour leaders hope to use their annual conference to attack what they currently see as the most vulnerable chink in the government's armour. Note: A chink is a small hole or opening. See also: armour, chink a knight in shining armour If you describe a man as a knight in shining armour, you mean that he has rescued you from a difficult situation, often in a kind and brave way. Note: `Armour' is spelled `armor' in American English. I just felt dizzy and then I collapsed. The next thing I woke up in hospital. I am very, very grateful to Tom and I always will be — he really was my knight in shining armour. She found a surprising knight in shining armor in her company's attorney, who rode in to save her job, rescue her love life and give her a place to live. Note: In stories written or set in the Middle Ages, a knight in shining armour traditionally came to the rescue of a `damsel (= young woman) in distress'. See also: armour, knight, shine Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a chink in someone's armour a weak point in someone's character, arguments, or ideas which makes them vulnerable to attack or criticism. See also: armour, chink hog in armour a person who is ill at ease. See also: armour, hog a knight in shining armour an idealized or heroic person, especially a man who comes to the rescue of a woman in distress or in a difficult situation. This expression, a variant of which is a knight on a white charger , is often used ironically of someone who presents himself in this guise but is in fact inadequate to the role. Compare with a white knight (at white). See also: armour, knight, shine Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a chink in somebody’s ˈarmour (British English) (American English a chink in somebody’s ˈarmor) a weakness in somebody’s argument, character, etc., that can be used in an attack: The one chink in her armour is the lack of a sense of humour. She hates people laughing at her. A chink is a small hole. See also: armour, chink a knight in shining ˈarmour (British English) (American English a knight in shining ˈarmor) (usually humorous) a man who arrives to help you when you are in trouble or danger: My car broke down at the roundabout. Luckily, a knight in shining armour stopped to help me. See also: armour, knight, shine Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary knight in shining armor A wonderful guy. Fairy tales chronicled fair maidens in distress who were rescued at the last minute from dragons and ogres by a gallant knight in gleaming armor, where-upon they all lived happily ever after. Even if a young woman didn't view herself as a princess or consider herself in desperate straits, she still imagined herself being carried off by the man of her dreams, Prince Charming, a knight in shining armor. See also: armor, knight, shine Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: armor chink chink in (one's)/the armor chink in armor chink in one's armor a chink in somebody's armour a chink in someone's armour a mote in someone's eye chink in one's armor, a chink up References in periodicals archive One well-known example of add-on passive armour based on composite material is the Modular Expandable Armour System (Mexas). Armour evolves to match the changing threat: in an age where a guerrilla armed with a recoilless grenade launcher can despatch anything from a main battle tank to a truckload of infantry, William Shakespeare's words Now thrive the armourers have never been more true. Armour technologies are evolving to protect everything from the tank to the foot soldier Ceramic based armour plates used in current body armour systems to cover large areas of the torso are heavy and bulky, restricting movement and contributing to fatigue, particularly in harsh environments like Afghanistan. BAE Systems to protect frontline troops with liquid armour As a result, the material is also far less likely to distort than standard body armour, which generally bends inwards when a bullet strikes, preventing death, but causing considerable pain. BAE develops 'liquid armour' In bringing together some of the finest renaissance armours ever made and displaying them alongside royal portraits depicting Spanish kings in those very armours, the Prado Museum has achieved something never done before in Europe. The art of armour: the Prado Museum's exhibition of Spanish royal portraits alongside the armours they depict reveals the significance of armour as a symbol of power 'Keep it, my Pericles; it hath been a shield 'Twixt me and death';--and pointed to his brace-- 'For that it sav'd me, keep it; in like necessity, The which the gods protect thee from, may defend thee!' (2.1.125-8) Pericles's father insists that the armour's past purpose as a protective 'shield' should also be its purpose in the future. 'Certain condolements, certain vails': staging rusty armour in Shakespeare's Pericles Head coach Warren Gatland said: "We have all been tremendously impressed by the quality and integrity of Under Armour. The product is magnificent and all our players look forward to wearing the full range of their performance apparel." Rugby Union: WRU announce new huge kit deal; FOCUS ON SIX NATIONS The military draft and intelligence work in post-World War II France halted Armour's dance career, but he found renewed inspiration in the Miami Conservatory, which he opened in 1949. Thomas Armour (1909-2006) It was this experience that helped Armour realize the effect of first impressions on one's professional career. Dress to impress: image consultant Gillian Armour makes over Hawaii's working professionals Former jailbird Armour was a close but unnanimous winner that night, and a similar boxing: Armour in line for repeat win The decision follows growing concern and complaints that the existing armour was too old, bulky, heavy and uncomfortable, particularly for women. Armour with gentle touch - shape of things to come Five years ago, I quit as quality controller in the moulding shop, took my redundancy, paid off the mortgage and began making armour with proper steel. He already had the Porsche, the yacht and the racehorses, so I made him a nice suit of armour; MY DIARY: BY DEREK HARPER ARMOUR MAKER Made in partnership with athletic brand Under Armour, the new Active 2 UA edition is "designed for dedicated runners who want to take their fitness to the next level," Samsung said in a (https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-under-armour-galaxy-watch-active2-under-armour-edition/) press release . Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition Is Designed For Tech-Savvy Runners London, UK - Armour Comms, the leading provider of specialist, secure communications solutions, is to preview a brand new product line at DSEI in September. Armour Comms adds to family of secure mobile comms solutions with SigNet by Armour Armour Group Appoints Parry from Lloyd's as Group Chief Financial Officer Armour Group Appoints Parry from Lloyd's as Group Chief Financial Officer
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