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thorn in someone's side in Irish

thorn in someone's side in Irish is bior sa bheo, tairne sa bheo.

thorn in someone's side in Irish

bior sa bheo

noun

(idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.

tairne sa bheo

noun

(idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thorn in someone's side" in Irish?

"thorn in someone's side" in Irish is bior sa bheo, tairne sa bheo.

Are there other ways to say "thorn in someone's side" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "thorn in someone's side": bior sa bheo, tairne sa bheo.

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