Sentences with Fly In The Ointment

The unexpected rainstorm was a fly in the ointment for the outdoor wedding ceremony that had been meticulously planned for months.

The unexpected arrival of distant relatives posed a fly in the ointment during the couple's romantic weekend getaway.

Despite meticulous planning, a sudden health issue became a significant fly in the ointment for the adventurous hikers on their mountain expedition.

The arrival of a distant relative with conflicting political views became a fly in the ointment during the family reunion dinner.