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be a pain in the arse
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be a pain in the arse/backside  (British & Australian very informal) also be a pain in the ass/butt (American & Australian very informal)
to be very annoying I can't stand my brother-in-law. He's a real pain in the arse. Getting up for work at 5 a.m. is a pain in the ass.
See also: arse, pain


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To be honest, this business is not always glamorous and can really be a pain in the ass.
He can be a pain in the ass," says Maltby, "but you ignore him at your peril and at the show's peril.
 
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