thorn

US /θɔːrn/
UK /θɔːrn/
"thorn" picture
1.

spina

a stiff, sharp point on the stem of a plant

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Be careful not to prick your finger on a thorn.
Fai attenzione a non pungerti il dito con una spina.
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The rose bush was full of sharp thorns.
Il cespuglio di rose era pieno di spine affilate.
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pricklespinebarbspikebristle
2.

spina nel fianco, fonte di fastidio

a source of distress or annoyance

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His constant complaining was a thorn in my side.
Le sue lamentele continue erano una spina nel fianco.
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The unresolved issue remained a thorn for the team.
La questione irrisolta rimase una spina per la squadra.
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nuisanceannoyancebotherirritantvexation
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thorn in your side