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the rub

noun

Definition of the rub

formal

: something that causes a difficulty or problem

She's an amazing cook, but she rarely has time to make meals. There's the rub.

Therein/There lies the rub.

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: to move along the surface of a body with pressure : grate
: to fret or chafe with or as if with friction
: to cause discontent, irritation, or anger

: an unevenness of surface (as of the ground in lawn bowling)
: obstruction, difficulty
: something grating to the feelings (such as a gibe or harsh criticism)

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