He is a real pain in the balloon knot.
balloon knot
idiomThe anus.
Origin
disputed originBy analogy to the appearance of the knot in a balloon.
The rude customer was such a pain in the balloon knot that the waiter asked him to leave.
Dealing with the endless, pointless paperwork is a total pain in the balloon knot for everyone in the department.
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balloon goes up
Something exciting, risky, or troublesome begins.
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get one's knickers in a knot
Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist.
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get one's shorts in a knot
Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist.
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tie the knot
To marry, wed, get married.
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trial balloon
An idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.