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a thorn in one's side

/ə θɔrn ɪn wʌnz saɪd/ /ə θɔːn ɪn wɒnz saɪd/
idiom Emotions Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 baş belası, sürekli dert olan kişi/şey

Definition (English)

Someone or something that keeps causing problems or annoyance.

Example Sentences

  1. His constant complaints were a thorn in my side.
    Sürekli şikâyetleri başımın belası olmuştu.
  2. The new rules are a thorn in the side of small businesses.
    Yeni kurallar küçük işletmeler için baş belası oldu.

Synonyms

a thorn in the flesha pain in the necka nuisance

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