It will sting a little. vs It will be prickly.

Both phrases are correct and can be used to describe a sensation that may be uncomfortable or painful. 'It will sting a little.' implies a sharp, sudden pain, while 'It will be prickly.' suggests a sensation of small, sharp points or discomfort. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the intensity of the sensation being described.

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It will sting a little.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a sharp, sudden pain.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will cause a slight, sharp pain or discomfort.

Examples:

Be careful, it will sting a little.
The ant bite will sting a little.
The cold wind made my cheeks sting a little.
The injection may sting a little.
The cut on my finger is starting to sting a little.

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Although, this might sting a little.
Okay, this might sting a little.
I think the next one's going to sting a little.
You could have warned me this would sting a little.
Stings a little stream, of course.
OK, now this could sting a little.
Even if it does sting a little.
It still stings a little for me too.
When they don't obey, it has to sting a little.
Okay, stings a little bit.
But this one may sting a little more.
Okay, this might sting a little bit.
Now this may sting a little, just at first.
Even if it does sting a little.
It still stings a little for me too.
I like to think it stings a little.
Okay, it stings a little.
No, I'm here to make that loss sting a little less.
I'm just saying, it stings a little.
Okay... maybe that one detail stings a little bit, but that doesn't mean I'm in love with Barney.

Alternatives:

it will hurt a bit.
it will be painful.
it will be uncomfortable.
it will be sore.
it will be unpleasant.

It will be prickly.

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe a sensation of small, sharp points or discomfort.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will feel like it has small, sharp points or cause discomfort.

Examples:

The new sweater is prickly against my skin.
The grass was prickly on my bare feet.
The fabric of the couch felt prickly.
The cactus is prickly to touch.
The wool scarf can be prickly around the neck.

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You know, Charlie may be prickly and crusty on the outside, but inside, he's all soft and gooey.
You know, Charlie may be prickly and crusty on the outside, but inside, he's all soft and gooey.
I know librarians can be prickly, but you've heard of the Patriot Act?
Something prickly and hard to eradicate.
Look, she could be prickly at times, sure, but I liked her, okay?
I swear, Hortense, you can be more prickly than a prickly pear sometimes.
Mr. Prickly. Naming a cactus?
She just seems distant lately, prickly.
Lord Walder is prickly by nature.
I don't mind "prickly"...
He has a very prickly bedside manner.
I hear he can be... prickly.
Borders of the former base are emphasized with linear landing of a fir-tree prickly.
Croissant French Toast with Mixed Berries and a Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup Drizzle...
Maybe even at times I projecta prickly exterior.
Isabela is the best, but sometimes she can be... prickly.
It never reaches large dimensions and its meat is particularly prickly.
nibbling thorny leaves and prickly reed,
You have sensed something like prickly currents.
The vegetation is composed stracciabraghe, holly and prickly asparagus.

Alternatives:

it will be uncomfortable.
it will be sharp.
it will be spiky.
it will be rough.
it will be scratchy.

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It will sting a little. vs It will be prickly.