Pain In The Neck (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bothersome annoying person; "that kid is a terrible pain".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- My little brother can be such a pain in the neck when he tags along on my dates.
- Her coworker is a constant pain in the neck, always complaining about the workload.
- He's been a pain in the neck all day, whining about how bored he is.
- The new neighbor is a real pain in the neck, always playing his music too loudly.
- My roommate is a pain in the neck, always leaving his dirty dishes for me to clean.
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Meaning 2
Something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer"; "a bit of a bother"; "he's not a friend, he's an infliction".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be a real pain in the neck.
- His snoring was a constant pain in the neck during the road trip.
- Washing clothes by hand every day is such a pain in the neck, I'm so glad we have a washing machine.
- Traffic in the city during rush hour is a major pain in the neck, especially if you're in a hurry.
- Dealing with customer service can be a pain in the neck, especially if you're trying to resolve a complex issue.