stick in someone's craw

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Meaning: (idiomatic)To cause lastingannoyance,irritation, orhard feelings.It reallysticks in my crawthat he never even asked me.1910, United States. Congress. Joint committee to investigate Interior dept. and Forestry service.,Compilation of Letters, Telegrams, Reports and Other Documents Offered in Evidence:I will just cite you two of the matters referred to by Mr. Glavis in his letter to the President, and, from what I learn, seems tostick in the craw ofMr. Bowman.2005, Robert Gordon, Tom Burgoyne,Movin on Up:There was a pennant chase that year that wouldstick in his crawand the craw of every Phillies fan forever.

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