stick in one's craw

成語所屬單字craw

stick in one's craw — 慣用語

1. if something someone says or does sticks in your craw, you find it very difficul

1.慣用語
釋義

令人難以接受;令人惱怒

if something someone says or does sticks in your craw, you find it very difficult to accept or it makes you angry because you think it is unfair or wrong

例句

It still sticks in my craw that they fired Elena after fifteen years of loyal service.

The way the inheritance was divided really stuck in Dario's craw for months.

2. if words stick in your craw, you cannot say them because of a strong emotion suc

2.慣用語
釋義

(因強烈情緒而)說不出口

if words stick in your craw, you cannot say them because of a strong emotion such as shame, fear, or anger

例句

Henry wanted to admit he was wrong, but the words stuck in his craw.

The bride's name stuck in Apinya's craw as she watched her best friend marry Apinya's ex-boyfriend.