the rub

noun

formal
: something that causes a difficulty or problem
She's an amazing cook, but she rarely has time to make meals. There's the rub.
Therein/There lies the rub.

Examples of the rub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When People Are Walked Down A Primrose Path Here’s the rub on this. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 But here’s the rub: Despite efforts to educate the public, the accessibility of sunbeds in the UK may perpetuate a perception that their use is relatively safe, says Dr Mahto. Lucy Abbersteen, refinery29.com, 7 May 2024 But here’s the rub: A tinted sunscreen that ticks every box is notoriously hard to come by. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 13 June 2024 But here’s the rub: chasing validation from others often leads to frustration. Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the rub 

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“The rub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rub. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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