thorn in the flesh



thorn in the flesh

A constant or persistent cause of annoyance, frustration, or trouble. My little brother is such a thorn in the flesh—he always wants to do stuff with me, especially when I'm trying to hang out with my friends.
See also: flesh, thorn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Scarlett['ska:lət]
Sidonie-French
ZojaZOI-ah (Polish)Polish, Macedonian
YuliyaYOO-lee-yah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian
SÍThmaith-Irish
Viktoriyaveek-TO-ree-yah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian