pains in the arse
Irritating troublesome people
Pains in the arse is the British plural of pain in the arse—people or things that cause persistent annoyance or difficulty.
The phrase is mildly vulgar but common in casual speech: My new neighbors are absolute pains in the arse.
Americans say pains in the ass.
- traffic jamRoadway backup of vehicles
- slow walkersUnhurried pedestrians
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
irritant · busybody · nosy neighbors · pest · nag · delays · tax filing · meddler · bureaucracy · complainer · know-it-all · jobsworth · unsolicited advice · passive aggressive notes · backseat driver · micromanager · red tape · ex