a fly in the ointment — a minor irritation or problem that spoils a situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a minor irritation or problem that spoils a situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə flaɪ ɪn ði ˈɔɪntmənt/
Korean meaning: 좋은 상황을 망치는 작은 문제나 골칫거리
Korean pronunciation: 어 **플라이** 인 디 **오인트**먼트
Example Sentences
- The vacation was perfect, but the lost luggage was a fly in the ointment.
- His promotion came with a raise, but the early morning meetings were the fly in the ointment.
- The wedding was beautiful, except for Uncle Bob's karaoke performance - that was definitely a fly in the ointment.
a fly in the ointment
NOUN//ə flaɪ ɪn ði ˈɔɪntmənt//
a minor irritation or problem that spoils a situation
The surprise party was perfect, but the rain was a fly in the ointment.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
성경 전도서 10:1에서 유래된 표현으로, '죽은 파리가 향유 제조자의 기름을 악취나게 한다'는 구절에서 나왔습니다. 작은 것이 전체를 망칠 수 있다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vacation was perfect, but the lost luggage was a fly in the ointment.”
“His promotion came with a raise, but the early morning meetings were the fly in the ointment.”
“The wedding was beautiful, except for Uncle Bob's karaoke performance - that was definitely a fly in the ointment.”
“The new apartment is amazing, but the noisy neighbor upstairs is a fly in the ointment.”
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