Phrase guide

stick in someone's craw

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • It really sticks in my craw that he never even asked me.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ottaa päähän — Translations
  • Finnish: nyppiä — Translations
  • French: rester en travers de la gorge — Translations
  • Italian: rimanere di traverso — Translations
  • Polish: stać kością w gardle — Translations
  • Polish: stawać kością w gardle — Translations
  • Polish: stanąć kością w gardle — Translations