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glass jaw

noun

Definition of glass jaw

: vulnerability (as of a boxer) to knockout punches

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 The result was another very good Chelsea performance in possession but without the glass jaw that had undermined the club against United. — Jonathan Wilson, SI.com, "Both Liverpool, Chelsea Can Take Positives From Super Cup Exercise," 14 Aug. 2019 But after a 1-8 football flop during the bowl season and the recent 0-3 pratfall by the Pac-12 into March mediocrity, the conference's men's sports profile needs to lead with something other than its glass jaw. — Ron Richmond For The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, "Coach Pat Casey takes Oregon State baseball's hot start and top ranking in stride," 20 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of glass jaw

1940, in the meaning defined above

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