noun

trouble

Translation

difficulty, problem, worry, effort

I'm having trouble with my homework.

He is in trouble with the police.

Don't go to the trouble of making dinner.

What's the trouble with the car?

((to have)) trouble ((with sth./-ing)) to experience difficulty with (sth.) I'm having trouble with my car.

((to be)) in trouble to be in a situation where you may be punished He is in trouble with his boss.

((to get into)) trouble to do something that will result in punishment Don't get into trouble at school.

((the)) trouble ((is that...)) the main problem is... The trouble is that I lost my keys.

Synonyms: difficulty, problem, issue; Antonyms: ease, peace

From Old French 'trobler' (to stir up), from Latin 'turbidare' (to make turbid).

Think of having 'double' the amount of work, which causes 'trouble'.