take trouble with (something)

take trouble with (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 with her appearance, so she was very upset when the stylist used the wrong color in her hair. Please don't take too much trouble with this assignment; I want it to be a bit of casual writing for each of you.
See also: take, trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • take trouble over (something)
  • take trouble over/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