thorn in sb's side
1thorn\ in\ one's\ side — • thorn in the flesh • thorn in one s side n. phr. Something that causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. The new voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator s side. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh… …
2thorn in someone's side — noun A persistent annoyance. Syn: thorn in the flesh …
3thorn in one's side — pain in the ass, nudge, disturber …
4(a) thorn in someone's side — a thorn in someone’s side/flesh/ phrase a person or thing that causes a lot of problems for someone She aims to be a thorn in the side of large global corporations. Thesaurus: people and things that cause worry or problemshyponym people who cause …
5a thorn in someone's side — (or flesh) a source of continual annoyance or trouble the pastor has long been a thorn in the side of the regime …
6a thorn in the/your side — see ↑thorn • • • Main Entry: ↑side …
7a thorn in someone's side (or flesh) — a source of continual annoyance or trouble. → thorn …
8a thorn in someone's side — ► a thorn in someone s side (or flesh) a source of continual annoyance or trouble. Main Entry: ↑thorn …
9(a) thorn in someone's side — a thorn in (someone s/something s) side someone or something that continually causes problems. Most teachers usually have one student in their class who is a thorn in their side. The town finds the casino a thorn in its side, even though it… …
10(a) thorn in something's side — a thorn in (someone s/something s) side someone or something that continually causes problems. Most teachers usually have one student in their class who is a thorn in their side. The town finds the casino a thorn in its side, even though it… …
