About The Word Fly in the ointment

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Fly in the ointment

Fly in the ointment Meaning & Definition
Fly in the ointment Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Fly in the ointment?

[n] an inconvenience that detracts from the usefulness of something

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See Also | inconvenience | troublesomeness | worriment

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