in the neck

Example Sentences

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Third, even the kindest of siblings may be able to find fault with a sister or brother, especially if they’ve not managed their finances wisely, asked parents for favors and/or generally been a yearslong pain in the neck.

From MarketWatch

"All we can do is be brave. Be in the neck of Arsenal and if they slip up, use it."

From Barron's

But of course that would mean having a friend over, and a friend was nothing but a pain in the neck.

From Literature

This girl could give a fellow a pain in the neck.

From Literature

This isn’t merely a pain in the neck for Mr. Mandelson.

From The Wall Street Journal