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2021-11-26 09:11
A burr in (one's) saddle phrase
A person or thing that repeatedly irritates someone or something or causes trouble for them.
I thought John would be helpful when letting him join our team, but he has turned into a burr in our saddle.
Many see this tax as a burr in the citizens' saddle; however, in the view of the government, it is the only way to keep the economy afloat.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
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1. The phrase is used to talk about the earth that is broken up and flattened by a harrow.
2. If somebody is under the harrow, he or she is forced to experience distress, or torment.
1. About 1000 hectares of farmland have been under the harrow for 2 hours.
2. Many families are under the harrow because of the economic recession.
