Definition of 目の上のこぶ (めのうえのこぶ)

うえ

目の上のこぶ

めのうえのこぶ

menouenokobu

expression, noun
a thorn in one's side, a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.), nuisance, something in the way(idiom )
Other readings:
目の上の瘤【めのうえのこぶ】
Related Kanji
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
above, up
lump, swelling