fly in the ointment
US /flaɪ ɪn ðɪ ˈɔɪnt.mənt/
UK /flaɪ ɪn ðɪ ˈɔɪnt.mənt/

1.
kekurangan kecil, pengganggu
a minor irritation or flaw that spoils an otherwise pleasant situation
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The trip was perfect, except for one fly in the ointment: the weather was terrible.
Perjalanan itu sempurna, kecuali satu kekurangan kecil: cuacanya sangat buruk.
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His bad mood was the only fly in the ointment during the celebration.
Suasana hatinya yang buruk adalah satu-satunya pengganggu selama perayaan.