create a headache

Frequency: 6.07.0 per million words

to cause a problem or a difficulty (figurative)

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Examples (10)

  • These new regulations will create a major headache for small business owners.
  • The sudden cancellation of the flight created a logistical headache for the airline.
  • Software bugs like these can create a huge headache for the development team.
  • Losing your passport while abroad creates a significant administrative headache.
  • Changes to the tax code are expected to create a real headache for taxpayers this year.
  • A lack of coordination between departments created a massive headache for the project manager.
  • Traffic congestion in the city center creates a constant headache for commuters.
  • The error in the accounting records created a serious financial headache for the firm.
  • Choosing a venue for such a large event can create a bit of a headache.
  • If we don't fix this now, it will create a long-term headache for the company.