horn in Idiom, Proverb
a thorn in my side
horn in
horn in on
thorn in my side
a thorn in one's side
Idiom(s): be a thorn in one's sideTheme: ANNOYANCE
to be a constant bother or annoyance to someone.
• This problem is a thorn in my side. I wish I had a solution to it.
• John was a thorn in my side for years before I finally got rid of him.
Thorn in your side
A thorn in your side is someone or something that causes trouble or makes life difficult for you.horn in|horn
v., slang To come in without invitation or welcome; interfere. Often used with "on". Jack would often horn in on conversations discussing things he knew nothing about. Lee horned in on Ray and Annie and wanted to dance with Annie.Compare: BUTT IN.
thorn in the flesh|flesh|side|thorn|thorn in one's
n. phr. Something that causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. The new voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator's side. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh of the invaders.thorn in one's flesh
thorn in one's fleshAlso, thorn in one's side. A constant source of irritation, as in Paul's complaining and whining are a thorn in my flesh, or Mother's always comparing us children—it's a thorn in our sides. This metaphoric expression appears twice in the Bible. In Judges 2:3 it is enemies that “shall be as thorns in your sides”; in II Corinthians 12:7 Paul says his infirmities are “given to me a thorn in the flesh.”
horn in
To intrude on addition or something. Please don't try to horn in on my buzz conversations—they're none of your business.Learn more: hornhorn in (on something)
Fig. to attack to participate in article after allurement or consent. Are you aggravating to horn in on my chat with Sally? I achievement you are not aggravating to horn in on our party.Learn more: hornhorn in
v. To accompany after actuality invited; intrude: The new administrator horned in on the discussion. We were talking abreast back a aide came over and horned in. Learn more: horn
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