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Punto nero

Weak spot / blackhead

Literal Translation

"Black point"

What it means

Either a skin blemish or, figuratively, the weak point or flaw in an otherwise good situation.

Example in context

"La puntualità è il punto nero di quel ristorante."

"Punctuality is the weak spot of that restaurant."

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