Synonymer

Uttal

    • IPA: /ˈflaɪ ɪn ðiː ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
ÖversättningKontext
Substantiv
1.smolk i glädjebägarenidiom
2.smolk i mjölkenidiom

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. (idiomatic) Something which ruins or spoils everything else; a nuisance or problem; an unpleasant or disagreeable detail.

Exempel

  • Bummy Davis is no longer a pugilist. Willie is very aware of this fact and lets Johnny Attell know that there is a fly in the ointment, and Johnny, who is a very shrewd article, has his chauffeur drive him to Bradford Street so he can change the kid's mind.

Böjningsformer

Pluralflies in the ointment

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