foible vs worm in the apple

foible

noun
  • A weakness or failing of character. 

  • A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly. 

  • Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte. 

worm in the apple

noun
  • A serious flaw in something otherwise good; a problem that ruins everything else. 

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