This broken printer is a real pain in the ass.
pain in the ass
idiomSomething or someone that causes discomfort, frustration, or annoyance.
Origin
Dysphemistically modelled after pain in the neck. First attested in the early to mid-20th century.
Filling out these complicated tax forms every year is a total pain in the ass.
Dealing with the constant bureaucratic delays proved to be a significant pain in the ass for the project manager.
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ass over teakettle
Tumbling upside down.
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beat someone's ass
To thrash someone.
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bite my ass
Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.
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bite my shiny metal ass
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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bust ass
To work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.
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cover someone's ass
To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that a person is not blamed or punished for his or her conduct.
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drag ass
To move slowly, or lag behind.
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find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight
Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground.