1. Fly in the ointment(膏油里的苍蝇) -- 典出《圣经·传道书》10:1,历史渊源更深 -- 多用于正式场合或书面表达 -- 强调对整体完美事物的破坏性(如:The only fly in the ointment was the delayed shipment) -- ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
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【fly in the ointment】 , a—some small or trifling circumstance which spoils the enjoyment of smth.:
There is only one 【fly in the ointment】 offered by commercial propagandists; they want your money.
【hair in the butter】 , a—(U.S. sl.) said of a delicate situation or sensitive issue:
Never mind the details—which neither the Governor’s office nor anyone else is willing to share just yet—this is a real 【hair in the butter】 .