the bane of life



the bane of your life

someone or something that is always causing problems for you and upsetting you I have a sister who's always getting into trouble and expecting me to sort her out. She's the bane of my life.
See also: bane, life, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aldus
IoIE-o (English), EE-o (English)Greek Mythology
OrvilleAWR-vilEnglish
Arch[a:tʃ]
Rosheen-Irish
Modeste-French