sting in the tail
Noun
Meaning
sting in the tail (plural stings in the tail or stings in tails)
Something surprising and unpleasant that concludes a chain of events.
The Budget comes with a sting in the tail – future tax increases.
Noun
sting in the tail (plural stings in the tail or stings in tails)
Something surprising and unpleasant that concludes a chain of events.
The Budget comes with a sting in the tail – future tax increases.