pain in the butt
(North America, informal) A nuisance; a source of trouble or annoyance.
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(North America, informal) A nuisance; a source of trouble or annoyance.
The customers love it, but the employees think the new system is a pain in the butt.
“Must have been a real pain in the butt to get there to attend services. 🤷🏽♀️🤭”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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