Give a suitable alternative for the phrase "a fly in the ointment".
A suitable alternative for the phrase "a fly in the ointment" could be "a hiccup in plans," "a wrench in the works," "a snag in the process," or "a monkey wrench in the machine".
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### Instruction:
Give a suitable alternative for the phrase "a fly in the ointment".

### Response:
A suitable alternative for the phrase "a fly in the ointment" could be "a hiccup in plans," "a wrench in the works," "a snag in the process," or "a monkey wrench in the machine".