A Fly In The Ointment Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does A Fly In The Ointment Idiom mean?

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a fly in the ointment What does a fly in the ointment mean?	a small thing that spoils one's enjoyment of something	The problem with the music was a fly in the ointment during the wedding ceremony.
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Gather steam What does "Gather steam" mean?	If something gathers speed, it moves or progresses at an increasing speed.

and then some What does "and then some" mean?	and much more besides.	A: "I'd guess your new computer cost about $2,000."B: "It cost that much and then some because I also boughtextra RAM and VRAM."
FWIW What does "FWIW" mean?	for what it's worth
talk down to (someone) What does "talk down to (someone)" mean?	to use words or ideas that make you seem smarter or better than others	I do not like that woman because she is always talking down to the people around her.
Shop floor What does "Shop floor" mean?	'Shop floor' refers to the part of an organisation where the work is actually performed rather than just managed.
can't stomach (someone or something) What does "can't stomach (someone or something)" mean?	to dislike or hate someone or something	I cannot stomach the idea of meeting my old girlfriend.

in the same breath What does "in the same breath" mean?	almost at the same time	My friend was complaining about her teacher but in the same breath she said that she will continue with the class.
make oneself scarce What does "make oneself scarce" mean?	leave quickly, go away	I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day.
put on the dog What does "put on the dog" mean?	to dress or entertain in an extravagant manner	The couple put on the dog for the visit of their old college friend.
from the outset What does "from the outset" mean?	from the beginning	I knew from the outset that the recipe would be very good.
air rage What does "air rage" mean?	passenger on an airplane, who is out of control
get behind (a person or idea) What does "get behind (a person or idea)" mean?	to support a person or idea	Although we did not agree with the manager we got behind his proposal at the meeting.

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A Fly In The Ointment Idiom