Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-pain-in-the-arse
idiom
/ə peɪn ɪn ði ɑːrs/
Definition
A term used to describe someone or something that is very annoying or troublesome.
Examples
- This project has become a real pain in the arse.
- My neighbor’s constant noise is a pain in the arse.
- Trying to get the car to start was a pain in the arse.
Meaning
This phrase is often used informally to express frustration towards a person, situation, or task that makes life unnecessarily difficult.
Synonyms
- nuisance
- irritation
- headache
- annoyance
