Sentence examples for a thorn from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a thorn" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used metaphorically to describe something that causes discomfort or annoyance.
Example: "His constant criticism was like a thorn in my side, making it difficult to focus on my work."
Alternatives: "a pain" or "a nuisance".

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A thorn had been removed.

The New Yorker

"Ukip is a thorn in their side.

The Guardian

He was a thorn in their side.

The New York Times

She promised to be a "thorn to bureaucracy," but the city needs more than a thorn.

The New York Times

"I am a thorn in his side.

The Guardian

Or a thorn in the side.

The New York Times

Mark Green was considered a thorn.

The New York Times

It's been a thorn in our sides".

The New York Times

A thorn stings as sharply as a prickle, a prickle hurts as much as a thorn.

The New York Times

"McCain has been a thorn in our sides for years.

The New York Times

"Adnan was a thorn in their sides," Mr. Remes said.

The New York Times

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