눈엣가시

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Literal Meaning

A thorn in one's eye

Usage

Usually used to to describe someone who causes someone pain or irritation or someone who is a nuisance.

눈엣가시 is a noun that is a shortened form of 눈에 있는 가시. It is interesting that Koreans say "thorn in the eye," but Americans say "a thorn in the side."

Korean Equivalent

English Equivalent

A thorn in one's side.

Other Sources

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