Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a pain in the neck
idiom
/ə peɪn ɪn ðə nɛk/
Definition
A person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome.
Examples
- My car breaking down on the way to work was a real pain in the neck.
- John can be a pain in the neck sometimes, always complaining about something.
- Dealing with all these paperwork issues is just a pain in the neck.
Meaning
The phrase describes someone or something that causes irritation or frustration, making a situation more difficult or less enjoyable.
Synonyms
- a nuisance
- a bother
- an annoyance
- a hassle
