take trouble over (something)
take trouble over (something)
To invest a lot of time, attention, or effort into something. Often modified with "a lot of," "so much," "too much," etc., before "trouble." She takes a lot of trouble over her appearance, so she was very upset when the stylist used the wrong color in her hair. Please don't take too much trouble over this assignment; I want it to be a bit of casual writing for each of you.
See also: over, take, trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take trouble over/with something
,take trouble doing/to do something
(also go to the trouble/a lot of trouble to do something) use a lot of time, care and effort in doing something: She takes a lot of trouble with her writing, which is why it’s so good. I don’t want you to go to too much trouble.See also: over, something, take, trouble
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take trouble over/with something
- take trouble with (something)
- have a lot of time for (someone or something)
- have a lot of time for somebody/something
- put wear (and tear) on (something)
- put wear on
- be in the public eye
- a long haul
- long haul
- in the public eye