‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

in a state of disadvantage, difficulty, or vulnerability

a point of weakness or vulnerability

to do something that will lead to one's own failure

to do something that causes one serious trouble or harm

to be responsible for most of one's problems or many of the bad things that happen to one

to behave in a way that damages or undermines one's own reputation or success

to destroy something that could bring one a lot of money or great success, particularly because of greed

the last event, action, or circumstance that causes something to fail or end

(of a difficult or challenging situation) to overwhelm someone and cause them stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions

to become satisfied with one's past achievements and to stop making efforts to improve or progress

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively

to lose momentum, energy, or enthusiasm for something, especially a task or project

an event or action that results in the failure of something, particularly an organization

to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation