be a pain in the neck
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rude slang To be an annoying person, or an annoying or inconvenient thing or situation; to be something that causes aggravation. You know, Jack, you may be my friend, but you can be a real pain in the neck sometimes! This calculus homework is a real pain in the neck. It's not that I don't understand it, it's just so tedious!