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Definition be a pain (in the neck) in British English

be a pain (in the neck) phrase

phrase
1

to be very annoying. You can also say be a pain in the bum or arse but these expressions are impolite

Example

You're being a real pain!

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Definition be a pain (in the neck) in British English