thorn in the flesh

== English == === Etymology === With reference to the Bible 2nd Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 7. 2 Corinthians 12.7 === Pronunciation === === Noun === thorn in the flesh (plural thorns in the flesh) (idiomatic) A persistent difficulty or something very annoying that will not go away. ==== Synonyms ==== thorn in one's side ==== Translations ====