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a pain in the neck
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "a pain in the neck" and when to use it?
The idiom "a pain in the neck" uses the metaphor of physical discomfort or annoyance in the neck area to express a sense of frustration or exasperation. It is used to convey the idea that the person or thing being referred to is causing significant inconvenience or annoyance, similar to a persistent pain in the neck.
Example
My neighbor's loud parties every weekend are a real pain in the neck; I can never get a good night's sleep.
Dealing with all the paperwork and bureaucracy at the government office is such a pain in the neck.
Trying to assemble this furniture with the poorly written instructions is turning into a real pain in the neck.
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