🗣️ blind spot
The Mental Picture
Connected to Light & Vision. Picture sitting in the driver's seat of a car where the mirrors cannot capture a specific angle, leaving a hidden zone you cannot see despite looking carefully.
🎧 How Fluent Speakers Use It
- "He is a brilliant strategist, but interpersonal communication is his major blind spot."
- "We need an external audit to make sure our plan doesn't have any obvious blind spots."
⚖️ Sound Natural
| ❌ Stilted / Direct L1 Translation | ✅ Natural Target Expression |
|---|---|
| "She has a weakness in her leadership that she cannot notice herself." | "She has a blind spot in her leadership style." |
🧩 Quick Self-Test
Test Yourself
Why is a "blind spot" dangerous in business or personal development?
Show Answer
Because it is a flaw or risk that you are completely unable to see yourself, even though others looking at you can see it clearly!