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Idiom: Thorn In The Flesh

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Meanings

With reference to the Bible 2nd Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 7. 2 Corinthians 12.7

How to pronounce "thorn in the flesh":

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A persistent difficulty or something very annoying that will not go away.

Example Sentences

1
My younger brother is always borrowing my clothes without asking, he's a real thorn in the flesh.
2
The constant noise from my neighbor's parties is a thorn in the flesh, I can never get a good night's sleep.
3
Working with him is a thorn in the flesh, he never takes anything seriously.
4
Her constant complaining is a thorn in the flesh, it's so exhausting to be around her.
5
Having to sit in traffic every day is a thorn in the flesh, it's such a waste of time.

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