a burr in/under the saddle
a burr in/under the saddle
a burr in/under the saddle
US informal : someone or something that is a constant cause of trouble or annoyance
He was a burr in the saddle of the competition.
She's been a burr under their saddle for many years.
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Main Entry: burr
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a burr in/under the saddle — see burr
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Main Entry: saddle
