Sting in the tail In english explanation

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

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-10-13 05:10

Meaning of Sting in the tail

Variants:

sting in its tail

Sting in the tail British noun phrase informal

If a story, event, or announcement has a sting in the tail, it seems pleasant at first but contains a surprising and unpleasant part at the end.

Their love story began with full of sweetness and romance, but it had an unexpected sting in the tail.

All works of this author have a sting in the tail.

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Grammar and Usage of Sting in the tail

Noun Forms

  • a sting in the tail
  • the sting in the tail

Origin of Sting in the tail

This term originated from the early 18th century and refers to insects with stingers in their tails, such as bees.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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