眼中之釘
Reading: がんちゅうのくぎ
Meaning: thorn in one's side; constant source of irritation
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Example Sentence
He had become a thorn in my side.
Usage Notes
Used to describe someone or something that is a constant annoyance or obstacle. Similar to the English expression 'a thorn in one's side'.
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