The use of the phrase "fly in the ointment" can be traced to these lines from the Bible:

Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
(from Eccl. 10:1 King James Version)
Based on the context in the source, what is the most likely meaning of the phrase "fly in the ointment" in general use?
a foolish person who is considered wise
a minor flaw that ruins a person or object
an example of one man’s repeated poor judgment
a worthless person or object that people mistakenly value

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The use of the phrase "fly in the ointment" can be traced to these lines from the Bible:

Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
(from Eccl. 10:1 King James Version)
Based on the context in the source, what is the most likely meaning of the phrase "fly in the ointment" in general use?
a foolish person who is considered wise
a minor flaw that ruins a person or object
an example of one man’s repeated poor judgment
a worthless person or object that people mistakenly value