luis in de pels

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, “louse in the pelt”.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlœy̯s ɪn də ˈpɛls/

Noun

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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
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