thorn in the flesh

Meaning

Noun

A persistent difficulty or something very annoying that will not go away.

Related

Similar words

thorn in one's side

Origin

With reference to the Bible 2nd Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 7.

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