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soft spot
noun
1.
a weak or vulnerable position, place, condition, etc.: a soft spot in their fortifications; a soft spot in the economy.
2.
emotional susceptibility: a soft spot for dogs and babies.
Origin:
1835–45, Americanism
1835–45, Americanism
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World English Dictionary
| soft spot | |
| —n | |
| a sentimental fondness (esp in the phrase have a soft spot for) | |
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Soft-spot
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
soft spot n.
See fontanel.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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