Meaning Of The Word Fly in the ointment
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What's The Definition Of Fly in the ointment?
fly in the ointment in British English
a detrimental factor; detraction a slight flaw that detracts from value, completeness, or enjoyment anything, esp. a little thing, that reduces or destroys the value or usefulness of something else |
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