pain in the neck

Idioms and Phrases

Also, pain in the ass or butt . A source of annoyance, a nuisance, as in Joan is a real pain in the neck, with her constant complaining , or Jack told his brother to stop being a pain in the ass . The first of these colloquial expressions dates from about 1900 and originated as a euphemism for the two less polite variants.

Example Sentences

“Zayd is the baby, and he is still learning. The way he doesn’t eat anything with any taste and makes such a fuss. I love my skinny mouse, but he can be...kya kehte hein...a pain in the neck.”

From Literature

The resulting Channel 4 programme, A Pain in the Neck for SU2C, followed Gilbert through diagnosis, treatment and the aftermath.

From BBC

Dr. Sollmann pointed out that non-invasive treatment options that directly target the site of pain in the neck muscles could be highly effective and safer than systemic drugs.

From Science Daily

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck, airs on Channel 4 at 21:00 GMT on Monday, 30 October.

From BBC

Turns out it’s just getting started, the preseason All-American who has logged five sacks in as many games now widely coveted by NFL teams after becoming a pain in the neck for foes at his new home.

From Los Angeles Times