ding2 sam1 ding2 fai3頂心頂肺顶心顶肺
Jyutpingding2 sam1 ding2 fai3
Yaledíng sām díng fai
Definition
Irritating or exasperating; describing someone or something that makes you feel highly annoyed or uncomfortable.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This idiom describes someone who is deliberately contrarian or obstructive, literally suggesting they are poking at your heart and lungs. It is frequently used by parents to describe children who talk back or refuse to listen to instructions. The phrase carries a strong sense of personal frustration and annoyance toward the other person's attitude.
Examples
He is always being a pain in the neck, he really makes me furious.
Why do you like being so difficult and argumentative?
Related words
Common phrases
always being a pain in the neck
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical pain or a literal medical condition, as it is strictly used to characterize someone's annoying personality or behavior.
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