give (one) trouble

give (one) trouble

To be a source of struggle or problems for one. Modifiers like "some," "much," and "no," are often used before "trouble." If these kinds of math problems always seem to give you trouble, maybe you should ask your teacher for some more help. You need to go see the doctor if your knee is giving you that much trouble. If you don't want to be arrested, don't give the police any trouble.
See also: give, trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give (somebody) (some, no, any, etc.) ˈtrouble

cause problems or difficulties: My back’s been giving me a lot of trouble lately. The children didn’t give me any trouble at all when we were out.
See also: give, trouble
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • give trouble
  • headache department
  • never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you
  • It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back
  • hill to die on
  • fixer
  • a hostage to fortune
  • hostage to fortune
  • flight of fancy
  • flight of fantasy