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The word "rub" in the context of Shakespeare's work and the time is synonymous with "problem" or "issue," so what it meant was - that is the source of the problem, or this is where the issue lies.

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"Therein lies the rub" means that a difficulty or obstacle is present in a situation. It refers to a problem that complicates or hinders progress in a particular endeavor.

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"Therein lies the rub" indicates that you have identified the root cause of the irritation. "That's what really ticks me off" is another way of putting it.

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