teething troubles
Problems that are to be expected with any new and untried product, system, or venture.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new software has a few teething troubles.”
“Our new office routine has some teething troubles.”
“The electric bus service faces minor teething troubles.”
“We expected some teething troubles when we launched the new website, but the team fixed them quickly.”
“The new restaurant manager is still dealing with teething troubles like slow service and missing menu items during the first week.”
“You should expect some teething troubles when you first install the smart home system in your apartment.”
“Although the startup faced significant teething troubles during its initial rollout, the founders remained confident that the system would stabilize once the minor technical glitches were resolved.”
From teething, the eruption of milk teeth through the gums, and the associated physical discomfort occurring during early life. The term draws an analogy between the biological distress of an infant and the initial difficulties encountered at the beginning of a project or enterprise.
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Someone or something that provides support, comfort, and a means to overcome difficult times.
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To try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.
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To calm, appease or quiet a person or situation.
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teething issues
Synonym of teething troubles.
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A problem encountered with any new and untried product, system, or venture.
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teething trouble
Synonym of teething troubles.
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trouble at mill
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Last updated August 10, 2026