American Idioms and Expressions

Hassle (noun) Idiom

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hassle (noun)
What does hassle (noun) mean?		 (noun): a troublesome situation; something troublesome that interrupts one's normal routine."I know it's a hassle to complete this formnow, but Mr. Rogersneeds it in his office by the end of the day."

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