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be a pain in the neck

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be a pain in the neck (informal)
to be very annoying. My little sister won't leave me alone. She's a real pain in the neck.
See also: neck, pain

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The tube can be a pain in the neck to get into the tire.
Ask anybody who has worked with apes on a movie set: The creatures may seem endearing on the screen, but they can be a pain in the neck - if not downright scary - in person.
Holiday shopping can be a pain in the neck, but for those of us with bunions, long lines and lots of walking could be a pain in the foot.
 
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