give someone a hard time

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === give someone a hard time (third-person singular simple present gives someone a hard time, present participle giving someone a hard time, simple past gave someone a hard time, past participle given someone a hard time) (informal, idiomatic) To cause difficulty or make trouble for someone. (informal, idiomatic) To tease, kid or rib someone. ==== Translations ====