noun
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a fly in the ointment
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There had to be a snag, of course, a fly in the ointment.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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The ointment , made from plants, is applied directly to burned skin.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Cotton buds. for administering and wiping away surplus ointment , antiseptic washes etc.
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Do not break any blisters or put any lotions, potions or magic ointments on the burn.
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I make up my own recipe for stretch mark ointment and of course she was thrilled to have it.
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Measuring the infant, administering vitamin K and eye ointment , and bathing the infant must be saved for later. 6.
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There had to be a snag, of course, a fly in the ointment .
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There was only one fly in the ointment - but it was the smallest, most insignificant of flies.
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We're very happy, but the largest fly in the ointment is his friend Rita.