be a thorn in (one's) flesh
be a thorn in (one's) flesh
To be a constant or persistent cause of annoyance, frustration, or trouble. My professor was an environmental activist when he was younger, and apparently he's been quite a thorn in the oil companies' flesh ever since. This lawsuit is a thorn in my flesh. Let's just settle out of court.
See also: flesh, thorn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a thorn in your side
- a thorn in (one's) side
- a thorn in someone's side
- be a thorn in (one's) side
- be a thorn in your flesh/side
- become a thorn in (one's) flesh
- become a thorn in (one's) side
- a thorn in the flesh
- It sucks
- it/that sucks