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trouble(noun)/ˈtrʌbl/ /ˈtrʌbl/- a problem, worry, difficulty, etc. or a situation causing this
SEE ALSO teething troubles
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/teething-problems#teethingproblems_vg_1 - We have trouble getting staff.
- to make/cause/spell trouble for somebody
- He could make trouble for me if he wanted to.
- Sorry, I didn't mean to cause any trouble.
- Falling shark numbers could spell (= cause) big trouble for ocean ecosystems.
- The trouble with you is you don't really want to work.
- We've never had much trouble with vandals around here.
- Her trouble is she's incapable of making a decision.
- The trouble is (= what is difficult is) there aren't any trains at that time.
- The only trouble is we won't be here then.
- No, I don't know his number—I have quite enough trouble remembering my own.
- financial troubles
- She was on the phone for an hour telling me her troubles.
- Our troubles aren't over yet.
- Finance was the least of his troubles.
- There was trouble brewing (= a problem was developing) among the workforce.
Extra Examples- I've had trouble sleeping recently.
- I can see trouble ahead.
- He had a reputation for making trouble in the classroom.
- In times of trouble she always turns to her mother.
- He was obviously upset, and muttered something about girlfriend trouble.
- Her troubles began last year when she lost her job.
- He put his past troubles behind him and built up a successful new career.
- The printer's causing trouble again.
- I've had endless trouble with my car.
- Trouble often comes when you're least expecting it.
- I've never been one to run away from trouble.
- a situation in which you can be criticized or punished
SEE ALSO foul trouble
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/foul-trouble - If I don't get this finished in time, I'll be in trouble.
- We're in deep/serious trouble now!
- When she saw the teacher coming she knew she was in big trouble.
- He's in trouble with the police.
- My brother was always getting me into trouble with my parents.
- Did you manage to stay out of trouble?
- a situation that is difficult or dangerous
- The company ran into trouble early on, when a major order was cancelled.
- A yachtsman got into trouble off the coast and had to be rescued.
- She got into serious financial trouble after running up large debts.
- an angry or violent situation
- The police were expecting trouble after the match.
- If you're not in by midnight, there'll be trouble (= I'll be very angry).
- He had to throw out a few drunks who were causing trouble in the bar.
Extra Examples- Just don't start any trouble.
- Look, we don't want any trouble, so we'll leave.
- Trouble blew up when the gang was refused entry to a nightclub.
- We left before the trouble started.
- trouble between the races
- Troops were stationed nearby in case of crowd trouble.
- illness or pain
- back trouble
- He suffers from heart trouble.
- I've been having trouble with my knee.
- something that is wrong with a machine, vehicle, etc.
- mechanical trouble
- My car's been having engine trouble.
- extra effort or work
SYNONYM bother
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bother_3 - I don't want to put you to a lot of trouble.
- I'll get it if you like, that will save you the trouble of going out.
- Making your own yogurt is more trouble than it's worth.
- She went to a lot of trouble to find the book for me.
- Nothing is ever too much trouble for her (= she's always ready to help).
- I can call back later—it's no trouble (= I don't mind).
- I hope the children weren't too much trouble.
- It is worth taking the trouble to read the introduction.
- He thanked me for my trouble and left.
- I never meant to cause you any trouble .
Extra Examples- Do you think it's worth the trouble of booking seats in advance?
- They went to enormous trouble to make her stay a pleasant one.
- Why don't we bring a pizza to save you the trouble of cooking?
- to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble
- He was asking for trouble when he insulted their country.
- to make a woman who is not married pregnant
- to 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.
- to behave in a way that is likely to cause an argument, violence, etc.
- Drunken youths hang around outside looking for trouble.
- to try hard to do something well
- They take a lot of trouble to find the right person for the right job.
- to do something even though it involves effort or difficulty
SYNONYM effort (1)
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/effort#effort_sng_2 - She didn't even take the trouble to find out how to spell my name.
- if you talk to somebody about your problems and worries, instead of keeping them to yourself, they seem less serious
Word Origin- Middle English: from Old French truble (noun), trubler (verb), based on Latin turbidus, from turba ‘a crowd, a disturbance’.
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