Pain in the neck meaning
What does the saying 'Pain in the neck' mean?
Idiom: Pain in the neck
Meaning:
If someone is very annoying and always disturbing you, they are a pain in the neck.
Pain in the butt, or pain in the ass (USA), and Pain in the arse (UK) are less polite alternative forms.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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