Meaning of "a real pain in the neck"

Marfey · #1 (permalink) Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:28 am *Meaning of "a real pain in the neck"*

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Home Sweet Home", question 5

Well in the first place all the windows are broken, which is a real pain in the neck.

(a) a bad ache
(b) a serious ache
(c) a serious problem
(d) a bad shock

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Home Sweet Home", answer 5

Well in the first place all the windows are broken, which is a serious problem.

Correct answer: (c) a serious problem
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what does it mean?

Marfey

Kitosdad · #2 (permalink) Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:57 am *Test express/inter-11, Question 5*

It means, that all of the broken windows are a constant source of irritation and discomfort.
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