Fly In The Ointment (Noun)
Meaning
An inconvenience that detracts from the usefulness of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The high interest rate was the fly in the ointment that made the loan unaffordable for most people.
- The strict visa requirements were a fly in the ointment for the travel agency's new international tour package.
- The only fly in the ointment of the new policy was the lack of funding to support its implementation.
- The remote location of the hotel was a fly in the ointment for guests who wanted to explore the city.
- The noise from the nearby highway was a fly in the ointment for the homeowners who were looking for a peaceful retreat.