a rift in the lute



a rift in the lute

A small problem or flaw in something that jeopardizes the whole. I hope this bit of rust isn't a rift in the lute and doesn't end up damaging the whole paint job.
See also: rift

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SiemSEEMDutch
Mictlantecuhtli-Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Sikandar-Urdu, Pashto
Primus-Late Roman
Kristia-English (Rare)
Lionel['laiənl]