noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
full of holes; vulnerable from all sides
Describes an argument, plan, or position that is riddled with flaws and open to attack from any angle. Often used in critical or analytical contexts.
His theory was full of holes and was quickly refuted.
その計画は八方破れだと指摘された。
It was pointed out that the plan was vulnerable from all sides.