The deal sounded perfect, but there was a sting in the tail: hidden fees that wiped out his savings.

The contract looked fair, but there were several stings in the tail that cost us dearly.

The plan sounded flawless, but there were stings in tails that only surfaced after signing.

When dinner comes, Tom always stinge out and avoids picking up the check.

The editor suggested using a counter-sting to balance the article's harsh criticism.

In the final round he managed to sting like a bee and end the fight with one precise uppercut.

She criticized his proposal stingingly during the meeting, leaving him speechless.