chink in the armor; opening; weak point
Colloquial expression used when someone shows a momentary weakness, lapse in defense, or vulnerable spot, often in competitive or confrontational contexts.
I attacked without missing the opponent's opening.
I sensed a weak point in the way he spoke.
Variant with katakana アリ, often used for emphasis or in casual contexts.
All-katakana variant, sometimes seen in manga or informal writing.
Combination of 隙 (すき, 'gap, opening') and あり (the continuative form of ある, 'to exist'). Literally 'there is an opening'.