[めのうえのこぶ, menouenokobu](exp) a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way[Add to Longdo]
[めのうえのたんこぶ, menouenotankobu](exp) (See 目の上のこぶ) a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action[Add to Longdo]