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thorn in someone's side

Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
ずっと悩ませ続ける厄介な存在、煩わしさの根源
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オフィスの天井のしつこい雨漏りが何か月も悩みの種になっており、雨が降るたびに職員は机を移動しなければならない。

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(idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.

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thorn in someone's side

The persistent leak in the office ceiling has been a thorn in someone's side for months, forcing staff to move their desks every time it rained.

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The persistent leak in the office ceiling has been a thorn in someone's side for months, forcing staff to move their desks every time it rained.

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