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Old 24-Apr-2005, 07:20
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Default Re: "Pain in the neck" origin

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Originally Posted by Silent carillon
In my opinion, this idiom refers to someone or something that is very annoying. Imagine that you have a pain in your neck, how would you feel? :))
I hear you. I wouldn't like it in my neck or any other part of my body. The one I use for sitting can be quite sensitive too. No good!

You are right in your thinking, it does mean something annoying and bothersome.
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