如芒在背
      Explanation: Described as extremely disturbing.
      Usage: Verb-object type; as predicate, adverbial, attributive; containing derogatory
      Source: Han Ban Gu "Huo Guang Han Chuan": "Xuan Li before, an audience gaomiao, Can take light from the generals. The dread of the strict, if thorn in the side."
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