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Jemandem ein Dorn im Auge sein

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Jemandem ein Dorn im Auge sein

YAY-man-dem ayn DORN im OU-ge zayn
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง English
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Espaรฑol
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italiano
๐Ÿ“– Literal Translation
To be a thorn in someone's eye
๐Ÿ’ก Meaning
To be a constant source of annoyance, irritation, or an obstacle to someone.
๐ŸŒ Equivalent:"To be a thorn in someone's side"
๐Ÿ“œ Origin:This idiom has biblical roots, appearing in Numbers 33:55 and Joshua 23:13, referring to hostile neighbors who cause trouble.

Example Sentences

1

Sein Erfolg ist seinem Rivalen schon lange ein Dorn im Auge.

His success has long been a thorn in his rival's side.

2

Die neue Regelung ist der Bevรถlkerung ein Dorn im Auge.

The new regulation is a thorn in the side of the population.

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