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

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thorn in the flesh

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thorn in the flesh

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idiomatic

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

Japanese Meaning

絶えず付きまとう厄介な問題、悩みの種 / 抜け出せない持続的な困難

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The old bridge has been a thorn in the flesh for commuters ever since repairs were delayed.

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老朽化した橋は修理が遅れて以来、通勤者にとってずっと悩みの種になっている。

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

Whereas the growth of new middle and upper classes remains a thorn in the flesh to the Communist Party, the military element is inclined to favor this development, in the belief that those who have something at stake are more likely to fight to defend the system in the event of another conflict.

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