Fly
Pest
Pest noun - A widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death.
Both words in one sentence
- Generally, the character will only hurt themselves with their angry attempts to rid themselves of the pest, or, at the worst, end up destroying their perfect afternoon, while the fly gets away scott free.
Source: Fly Crazy -
Silent Movie: During the chase scene at the end, the cars pass an "ACNE Pest Control" truck with a giant, fake fly on the roof.
Source: Fly in the Soup -
Known as "Clowns of the Mountains", their ability to solve puzzles and group cooperation, vital when living in a harsh environment, makes them a pest for residents as their curiosity often causes them to take apart cars with their sharp beaks or fly away with someone's passport.
Source: Curious as a Monkey
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