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.

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

The children learned to identify stinging nettles before collecting wild herbs.

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

Be careful — the wasps' stingers are hidden among the flowers.

The rancher walked cautiously because horse-stingers had nested in the tall grass near the barn.

The newly discovered butterfly species is stingerless, making it harmless to humans.

A marine stinger washed ashore after the storm, forcing officials to close the beach.