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a fly in the ointment

/ə flaɪ ɪn ðə ˈɔɪntmənt/ /ə flaɪ ɪn ðə ˈɔɪntmənt/
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Idiom
  1. 1 tek kusur, keyif kaçıran ayrıntı, aksilik

Definition (English)

A small, annoying problem that spoils an otherwise good situation or plan.

Example Sentences

  1. The only fly in the ointment was the rain.
    Tek aksilik yağmurdu.
  2. His lack of experience was a fly in the ointment.
    Deneyim eksikliği keyif kaçıran bir ayrıntıydı.

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