Definition of fly in the ointment Fly in the ointment
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What does fly in the ointment mean?
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| fly in the ointment - an inconvenience that detracts from the usefulness of something |
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- fly in the ointment (Noun)
Something which ruins or spoils everything else; a nuisance or problem; an unpleasant or disagreeable detail.
