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.