problem

problem
prob|lem [ `prabləm ] noun count ***
1. ) something that causes trouble or difficulty:
a major cause of traffic problems in the city
problem of: the problem of unemployment
problem for: Homelessness is a serious problem for a lot of young people.
have problems with: We've been having problems with the car.
solve a problem: That still doesn't solve our problem.
cause someone a problem/cause a problem for someone: The continuing bad weather is causing serious problems for farmers.
pose (=be) a problem (for someone/something): Racial tensions in the south of the city pose a real problem for the police.
the (only) problem is (that): They're the best cameras on the market. The only problem is they're incredibly expensive.
a ) something that has a bad effect on someone's health or behavior:
a drug/alcohol problem
health/behavior problems
b ) only before noun experiencing a lot of difficulties in life or causing difficulties for other people:
a problem child/family
2. ) a question that someone is given to answer as a test of their ability:
mathematical problems
have a problem with something INFORMAL
to not like or approve of something, for example something that someone has done:
I didn't think my parents would have a problem with me having a party.
I'll be making the decisions from now on. Do you have a problem with that?
no problem SPOKEN
1. ) used for saying that you will be happy to do what someone is asking you to do:
Can you take care of the children for an hour or so? No problem.
2. ) used as a polite way of answering someone who has thanked you for something, or said they are sorry for something:
You did a good job today thanks. No problem.
not be someone's problem SPOKEN
used for saying that someone is not responsible for a difficulty and does not have to worry about it
that's your problem SPOKEN
used for saying in an unkind way that you are not going to help someone
what's your problem? SPOKEN
used for asking someone in a threatening way why they are behaving in a way that you do not like or approve of

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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Synonyms:
(to be solved), , , , , , , ,


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