Pebble in your shoe Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A small problem or irritation that bothers you continuously, like an actual pebble in your shoe.
Usage & Nuances
Used metaphorically for minor but persistent problems, not for major or urgent issues. Common in both written and spoken English. May appear in the form 'have a pebble in your shoe'. Often used for things that are annoying but not dangerous.
Example Sentences
His noisy neighbors are a real pebble in his shoe.
basic
Missing my morning coffee is like having a pebble in my shoe all day.
basic
The computer’s slow speed is a pebble in my shoe at work.
basic
That broken button on my coat is like a pebble in my shoe—annoying, but I never fix it.
natural
We all have that one pebble in our shoe we just keep ignoring.
natural
Don’t let a pebble in your shoe distract you from bigger goals.
natural