a sting in the tail

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a sting in the tail (British & Australian)

an unpleasant end to something that began pleasantly, especially a story or suggestion At the start, it's humorous and light but like most of her short stories, there's a sting in the tail.

See also: sting, tail

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a standard-bearer
a step in the right direction
a stick to beat with
a stick-in-the-mud
a sticking point
a stiff upper lip
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a stone's throw
a stool pigeon
a storm in a teacup
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a straight shooter
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