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Blind spot
What is the origin of the idiom "blind spot" and when to use it?
The idiom "blind spot" originally referred to an actual area in a person's field of vision that cannot be seen, especially when driving a vehicle. This area is a result of the positioning of side mirrors and can lead to accidents if not accounted for. This expression is now used to refer to a subject or topic that someone finds challenging, uninteresting, or difficult to understand.
Example
Statistical analysis is definitely a blind spot in my skillset.
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