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fly in the ointment

phrase

Synonyms of fly in the ointmentnext
: a detracting factor or element

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“Fly in the ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20in%20the%20ointment. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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