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[영어 관용표현] FLY IN THE OINTMENT

FLY IN THE OINTMENT

 

 

"Fly in the ointment" means a small problem or flaw that spoils something that is otherwise perfect or enjoyable.

 

 

Here are 10 example sentences:

  1. The party was great, but the loud music was the fly in the ointment.
  2. Our vacation was perfect except for the fly in the ointment: the rainy weather.
  3. She loved the dress, but the high price was the fly in the ointment.
  4. The meal was delicious, but the slow service was the fly in the ointment.
  5. He enjoyed the movie, but the noisy audience was the fly in the ointment.
  6. Their trip to the beach was fun, but the sunburn was the fly in the ointment.
  7. The concert was amazing, but the long wait in line was the fly in the ointment.
  8. He got the job, but the long commute was the fly in the ointment.
  9. The wedding was beautiful, but the unexpected rain was the fly in the ointment.
  10. She loved the new house, but the noisy neighbors were the fly in the ointment.