Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
thorn\ in\ the\ flesh — • thorn in the flesh • thorn in one s side n. phr. Something that causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. The new voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator s side. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh… … Словарь американских идиом
Thorn in the flesh — is an expression for something that is painful and long lasting.The source of this expression is Paul of Tarsus, who uses it in 2 Cor. 12:7 10:Many interpretations have been given of Paul s meaning:# Some Roman Catholic writers think that it… … Wikipedia
thorn in the flesh — Any cause of constant irritation (from Bible, 2 Corinthians 12.7) • • • Main Entry: ↑thorn … Useful english dictionary
thorn in the flesh — or[thorn in one s side] {n. phr.} Something that causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. * /The new voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator s side./ * /The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh of the… … Dictionary of American idioms
thorn in the flesh — noun A persistent difficulty or something very annoying that will not go away. Whereas the growth of new middle and upper classes remains a thorn in the flesh to the Communist Party, the military element is inclined to favor this development, in… … Wiktionary
Thorn in the flesh — (2 Cor. 12:7 10). Many interpretations have been given of this passage. 1) Roman Catholic writers think that it denotes suggestions to impiety. 2) Luther, Calvin, and other Reformers interpret the expression as denoting temptation to… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
a thorn in the flesh — Meaning A persistent difficulty or annoyance. Origin From the Bible, Corinthians 12:7. And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to… … Meaning and origin of phrases
thorn\ in\ the\ side — • thorn in the flesh • thorn in one s side n. phr. Something that causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. The new voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator s side. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh… … Словарь американских идиом
thorn\ in\ one's\ side — • thorn in the flesh • thorn in one s side n. phr. Something that causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. The new voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator s side. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh… … Словарь американских идиом
Thorn — Thorn, n. [AS. [thorn]orn; akin to OS. & OFries. thorn, D. doorn, G. dorn, Dan. torn, Sw. t[ o]rne, Icel. [thorn]orn, Goth. [thorn]a[ u]rnus; cf. Pol. tarn, Russ. tern the blackthorn, ternie thorns, Skr. t[.r][.n]a grass, blade of grass. [root]53 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
