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
Indrajit-Hinduism, Bengali, Indian, Hindi
DavisDAY-visEnglish
Nevadanə-VAD-əEnglish
ElinorEL-ə-nawrEnglish
Philipa-English (Rare)
Sanni-Finnish