English

Noun

thorn in someone's side ‎(plural thorns in someone's side)

1. (idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.
   • 2014, Jacob Steinberg, "Wigan shock Manchester City in FA Cup again to reach semi-finals", The Guardian, 9 March 2014:

     All the billions in the world and Manchester City still cannot rid themselves of the most persistent thorn in their side.

Synonyms

• thorn in the flesh

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