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.

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.

If thou stingest the bee, thou wilt know its wrath.