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Idiom: Problem Child

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A child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to a lack of self-control and disruptive and antisocial behavior.

Someone or something persistently difficult or vexing; a frequent source of trouble or annoyance.

Example Sentences

1
The principal was stumped by the constant misbehavior of the problem child in his class.
2
The team had a hard time managing the problem child who always disrupted the practice sessions.
3
The company's CEO referred to the underperforming division as the problem child of the organization.
4
The coach was frustrated with the problem child on the team who consistently broke the rules.
5
Despite his best efforts, the teacher could not find a solution to the problem child's behavioral issues.

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