give sb trouble

/ɡˈɪv ˌɛsbˈiː tɹˈʌbəl/

to give sb trouble

to cause someone problems

Examples

1. Which we thought would give us trouble anyway.

2. One thing I thought would be a problem really wasn't, and another thing I never expected to give me trouble, did.

3. As soon as there are numerous events in his life, that give him trouble and disturb his peace of mind, he sets himself free.

4. Our minds give us trouble.