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Something that causes irritation or frustration

A stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant

Spiny plant, often prickly, typically tangled, with relation to roses and blackberries

A small, thin, narrow piece of something cut or split off from a larger piece

An abruptly tapering point or a sharp spine

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Something that causes irritation or frustration

source of aggravation

sore point

burr under someone's saddle

burr in someone's saddle

chip on your shoulder

trials and tribulations

offense^US

offence^UK

rigor^US

labour^UK

rigour^UK

labor^US

monkey wrench in the works

endeavor^US

endeavour^UK

being rubbed up the wrong way

mind-numbing experience

problematic situation

unfortunate situation

heavy labor^US

complicated situation

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“The constant distractions during the meeting were a thorn in his side, preventing him from focusing on the task at hand.”

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A stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant

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“Roses will always have thorns, but with care they can be avoided.”

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Spiny plant, often prickly, typically tangled, with relation to roses and blackberries

“The thorn bushes surrounding the garden were a deterrent to would-be trespassers.”

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A small, thin, narrow piece of something cut or split off from a larger piece

fillet^UK

filet^US

instalment^UK

installment^US

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An abruptly tapering point or a sharp spine

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