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玉に瑕
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 玉に瑕.
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Idiomatic expression
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
Examples
手八丁口八丁の彼だけど、誠がないのが玉に疵だね。
He works fast and is very articulate but his insincerity is his biggest defect.
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