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The word "rub" in the context of Shakespeare's work and the time is synonymous with "problem" or "issue," so what it meant was - that is the source of the problem, or this is where the issue lies.
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∙ 14y ago
"Therein lies the rub" means that a difficulty or obstacle is present in a situation. It refers to a problem that complicates or hinders progress in a particular endeavor.
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∙ 14y ago"Therein lies the rub" indicates that you have identified the root cause of the irritation. "That's what really ticks me off" is another way of putting it.
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How do you use therein in a sentence?
He never returned to his home-town, and therein lies a mystery.
Why didn't Excalibur's sheath save King Arthur?
Excalibur's sheath was said to have magical abilities that no harm would befall he who wore it. Therein lies the rub, Arthur lost or forgot the original sheath and thereby went on to his doom.
Therein lies the secret that there is a 7 letter word in English language that contains 9 words without rearranging any of its letterwhat is that word?
Therein
What seven-letter word contains 10 words without any letters being rearranged?
The answer lies in the question. your required word is "seven letter", as it contains eleven letters.
How do you know someone has hiv?
Therein lies the problem with STD infections; you don't know for sure if the person is infected.
How do you get your platypus to eat his corndog?
Platypuses neither eat corndogs, nor are they kept as pets. Therein lies your problem.
What does pleural rub mean?
pleural rub
What does it mean white lies?
white lies mean small lies<3
The Rub al Khali lies near the border between Saudi Arabia and?
Yemen
How does literature give beauty and color to life?
Literature unlocks the imagination and therein lies the ability to percieve the beauty and color that is life.
Can I keep a goat in my garden at home?
Check your local ordinances on livestock and therein lies your answer. Keep in mind that most municipalities will not allow it.
What does to rub it out mean?
"To rub one out", it means to masturbate.
