luis in de pels

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “louse in the pelt”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlœy̯s ɪn də ˈpɛls/

Noun

luis in de pels f (plural luizen in de pels, diminutive luisje in de pels n)

1. gadfly (consistent critic)
2. thorn in someone's side (persistent annoyance)

   Near-synonym: doorn in het oog