A hair in the butter In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a hair in the butter", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-30 06:07

Meaning of A hair in the butter

A hair in the butter phrase

Used to refer to a challenging or difficult problem or situation

I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.

Wearing masks and working outside in the hot weather has proven to be a hair in the butter for laborers.

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have a (heavy) cross to bear

To have to accept some troubles or worries that must be handled by oneself

that's the rub

That is the biggest or most difficult problem (with the situation being discussed)

bring something in its train
To cause something to happen, often a problem or issue
a firm hand on the tiller

Completely controlling over a scenario or situation.

give (one) the works

1. To physically attack someone or use physical violence against someone 

2. To provide a person with all of the possible choices

Origin of A hair in the butter

This phrase hints at the difficulty of picking a single hair out of a slippery substance such as butter.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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