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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
Catharine['kæθərin]
Gerda (2)YER-dah (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Valda-Latvian
Celeste[sə'lest]
Lagina-African American (Rare)
Aina (3)ah-ee-nah Japanese
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