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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'the sting' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe the feeling of being hurt or deceived by something, or to describe a feeling of regret or sadness. For example: "John felt the sting of betrayal when he realized his friend had been lying to him."
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the sting
noun
A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
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Brooks felt the sting.
Maybe this award eases the sting.
Gibbs and Podolski, though, fashioned the sting.
It took the sting out of it.
But I still feel the sting.
A deflection took the sting off it.
Five seconds took the sting out of five disappointing seasons.
I remember the sting.
Finally, the sting produced some healthy anger.
I could already feel the sting.
Monitor the sting.
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