Thorn in your side meaning
What does the saying 'Thorn in your side' mean?
Idiom: Thorn in your side
Meaning:
A thorn in your side is someone or something that causes trouble or makes life difficult for you.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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