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How to Pronounce "thorn in your side"

expression

THORN in yor SIDE
THAWN in yaw SIDE

Definition

A person or thing that constantly causes you problems or irritation over a long time.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈθɔɹn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪd

British English

θˈɔːn/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈaɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

THORN in yor SIDE

UK

THAWN in yaw SIDE

Listen in Context

My little brother can be a real thorn in your side sometimes.

The faulty printer has been a thorn in your side for weeks.

The delays in delivery are a thorn in your side for the company.

No matter what I do, that rule is always a thorn in your side for the team.