English Dictionary

thorn in someone's side

名詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.

日本語の意味

ずっと悩ませ続ける厄介な存在、煩わしさの根源

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.

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。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.

All the billions in the world and Manchester City still cannot rid themselves of the most persistent thorn in their side.

thorns in someone's side （ plural ）