have stick in craw



have (something) stick in one's craw

Fig. to have something irritate or displease someone. I don't like to have someone's words stick in my craw. He meant to have the problem stick in my craw and upset me.
See also: craw, have, stick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LeoLE-o (German, Finnish), LAY-o (Dutch), LEE-o (English)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, English, Croatian, Late Roman
Euaristos-Ancient Greek
Kgosi-Southern African, Tswana
DeÒIridh-Scottish
Caterina-Italian, Catalan
Iolantheie-ə-LAN-thee (English)Various