In the Loop
I Fly Ointment In The Loop 223 Unpleasant Element Pleasant Situation
| Id |
in_the_loop_223 |
| Idiom |
FLY IN THE OINTMENT |
| Definition |
an unpleasant element in an otherwise pleasant situation |
| Examples |
- The trip was all planned. Our tickets were paid for. Then the boss said we had an unexpected increase in orders and that we would have to take our vacation another time. What a fly in the ointment!
- I’m not sure, but I think we have a fly in the ointment. I know I said I would take you to the ball game this weekend, but I remembered this morning that I already offered to give my extra ticket to someone at work.
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