running sore
running sore · running sores
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see running, soreUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see running, sore.; an ulcer that oozes pus.
Meaning
2 sensesUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see running, sore.; an ulcer that oozes pus.
A festering problem; a situation that remains problematic or gets worse over time.
Forms
plural: running sores| Singular | running sore |
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See also
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