The phrase
"major thorn" means something or someone that is causing a big and persistent problem or annoyance.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«major»
«thorn»
Sentences with «major thorn»
- Aldi has been a major thorn in the side of dominant supermarket retail chains Woolworths and Coles, and the IGA network, in the Australian supermarket sector. (afr.com)
- Rivalry or not, this series has produced some really good games and it's fair to say that Penn State is a major thorn in OSU's side. (sbnation.com)
- On the off chance that Roethlisberger hangs up his cleats, he'll retire with memories of the Jaguars being a major thorn in his side. (sbnation.com)
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