thorn in your side
US /θɔrn ɪn jʊər saɪd/
UK /θɔrn ɪn jʊər saɪd/

1.
espina en el costado, dolor de cabeza
a person or thing that repeatedly causes trouble or annoyance
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His younger brother has always been a thorn in his side, constantly getting into mischief.
Su hermano menor siempre ha sido una espina en su costado, metiéndose constantemente en problemas.
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The new policy has become a real thorn in the side of many employees.
La nueva política se ha convertido en una verdadera espina en el costado para muchos empleados.