English Explanatory Dictionary

thorn in the flesh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

En-au-thorn in the flesh.ogg

Word forms

thorn in the flesh thorns in the flesh

Etymology

With reference to the Bible 2nd Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 7. 2 Corinthians 12.7

Synonyms

thorn in one's side
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