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teething trouble

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of teething troubles.


Origin

disputed origin

See teething troubles.

Examples
SIMPLE

The new software has a few teething troubles.

CONTEXTUAL

We expected some teething troubles when we first opened the restaurant, but everything is running smoothly now.

COMPLEX

Although the project faced significant teething troubles during the initial launch phase, the team successfully resolved the technical errors within the first month.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    borrow trouble

    To worry about future events not in one's control and that may not come to pass.

  2. 02

    teething issues

    Synonym of teething troubles.

  3. 03

    teething problem

    A problem encountered with any new and untried product, system, or venture.

  4. 04

    teething troubles

    Problems that are to be expected with any new and untried product, system, or venture.

  5. 05

    trouble at mill

    Problems outside the household, especially in the workplace.

  6. 06

    trouble in paradise

    An unexpected problem in a supposedly positive situation, especially in a marital or romantic relationship.

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