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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To be/find a fly in the ointment

Home The Lexicon To be/find a fly in the ointment

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To be/find a fly in the ointment

Definition

To identify a small flaw in an otherwise good situation.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Insects, Arachnids, Creepy Crawlies…

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