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Saddle sore

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Physical DiscomfortPlay
Use 'saddle sore' to express physical discomfort from long periods sitting on a bike or horse. SlideShe was feeling saddle sore after her first cycling marathon.
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Activity SpecificPlay
'Saddle sore' refers to pain from activities involving sitting on a saddle, not general discomfort. SlideHe wasn't used to the bike yet and became saddle sore quite quickly.
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Literal vs. FigurativePlay
While often literal, 'saddle sore' can be used humorously to describe other uncomfortable situations. SlideHours in the crowded bus left me feeling saddle sore, even without an actual saddle.