thorn in one's flesh

Also, thorn in one's side. A constant source of irritation, as in Paul's complaining and whining are a thorn in my flesh, or Mother's always comparing us children-it's a thorn in our sides. This metaphoric expression appears twice in the Bible. In Judges 2:3 it is enemies that "shall be as thorns in your sides"; in II Corinthians 12:7 Paul says his infirmities are "given to me a thorn in the flesh."

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nazarius	-	Late Roman
Juliana	[dʒu:li'a:nə]
Mithradatha	-	Ancient Persian
Ourbanos	-	Biblical Greek
Maartje	MAH:R-tyə	Dutch
Park	[pa:k]