A bur under their saddle In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a bur under their saddle", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2022-03-15 11:03

a burr in (one's) saddle , a thorn in the flesh/one's side , be a thorn in (one's) side

A burr under (one's) saddle phrase

Used to refer to a source that causes persistent annoyance or irritation

The noise from the construction work next door has been a burr under my saddle for months.

The continually disrespectful attitude of students toward teachers has long been a burr under his saddle.

I don't mean to be a burr under your saddle, but can you lend me your car this only last time?

God rot them

Expressing displeasure or annoyance.

for two pins

Used to say that you would like to do something, typically because of annoyance or irritation

royal pain

Someone or something annoying

What's biting (someone)?

Used to ask why someone is irritated or in a bad mood

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

Do you see anything wrong?

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stolen fruit is (the) sweetest

People tend to like forbidden or illegal things just because they are forbidden or illegal.

Example:

He must have believed that stolen fruit is the sweetest, and he, therefore, cheated on his partner.

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