here's the rub

here's the rub

Here is the biggest problem or difficulty (with the situation being discussed). The phrase was famously used in Shakespeare's Hamlet (as "there's the rub") and is now seen in many different variations, including "therein lies the rub" and "that's the rub." All I need to do to get my car back is pay the fine, but here's the rub—my wallet is locked in the glove compartment.
See also: rub

there's the rub

There is the biggest problem or difficulty (with the situation being discussed). Seen in many different variations, including "here's the rub," "that's the rub," and "therein lies the rub," the phrase was famously used in Shakespeare's Hamlet. A: "All you need to do to get your car back is pay the fine." B: "But there's the rub—my wallet is in my car."
See also: rub
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • that's the rub
  • there is/lies the rub
  • there(in) lies the rub
  • therein
  • there's the rub
  • the rub
  • (something), thy name is (someone or something)
  • springes to catch woodcocks
  • woe is me
  • Woe is me!
References in periodicals archive
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And here's the rub. Liverpool have never been about attacking football, defensive football, counter-attacking football or percentage football.
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And here's the rub: experts are more apt to be overconfident.
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Here's the rub: in the ad, which has been delisted, the seller, oddly enough, did not happen to take issues with the umpteen swastikas covering the 'Vette, instead deciding, they're well, an aesthetic.
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But here's the rub: retention of student members to full professional membership has remained stagnant.
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But here's the rub. Gordon Strachan is about to name two 16-man 'A' squads for the upcoming friendly games against the Czech Republic and Denmark.
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