become a thorn in (one's) flesh

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become a thorn in (one's) flesh

To become a constant or persistent cause of annoyance, frustration, or trouble. My professor was always a passionate environmental activist. Apparently, he's become quite a thorn in the oil companies' flesh lately. This lawsuit has really become a thorn in my flesh. Let's just settle out of court.

See also: become, flesh, thorn

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a thorn in your side
a thorn in (one's) side
a thorn in someone's side
be a thorn in (one's) flesh
be a thorn in (one's) side
be a thorn in your flesh/side
a thorn in the side
a thorn in the flesh
It sucks
it/that sucks

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become accustomed to (someone or something)
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become a shadow of something's former self
become a shadow of something's old self
become a shadow of their former self
become a shadow of their former selves
become a shadow of their old self
become a shadow of their old selves
become a shadow of your former self
become a shadow of your old self
become a shadow of yourself
become a slave to
become a slave to (something)
become a slave to it
become a slave to something
become a thorn in (one's) flesh
become a thorn in (one's) side
become a thorn in flesh
become a thorn in her flesh
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become a thorn in his flesh
become a thorn in his side
become a thorn in my flesh
become a thorn in my side
become a thorn in one's flesh
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become a thorn in our flesh
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become a thorn in somebody's flesh
become a thorn in somebody's side
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become a thorn in their flesh
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become a thorn in your flesh
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become accustomed to
become accustomed to (someone or something)
become accustomed to her
become accustomed to him
become accustomed to it
become accustomed to me
become accustomed to one
become accustomed to somebody
become accustomed to someone
become accustomed to something
become accustomed to them
become accustomed to us
become accustomed to you
become acquainted with
become acquainted with (someone)
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