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Make trouble for you

🇬🇧 UK //meɪk ˈtrʌb.əl fə juː// 🇺🇸 US //meɪk ˈtrʌb.əl fɔr ju//

Meaning of Make trouble for you

To create problems or difficulties for someone.

In simple words: To cause problems for someone.

Make trouble for you in a sentence

• The kids always manage to make trouble for you during family gatherings.
• Don't start fights; you're just going to make trouble for you.
• He likes to make trouble for you when you're trying to focus on work.
• If you keep skipping school, you'll make trouble for you with the teachers.
• She doesn't mean to make trouble for you; she's just very curious.

How to use Make trouble for you

Commonly used in informal settings. Avoid in professional or formal contexts. It implies a sense of mischief or deliberate annoyance.

Grammar pattern

make + trouble + for + object

Memory hint

Think of a mischievous person making trouble like a 'maker of chaos'.

Related words

Collocations with Make trouble for you

• make trouble for someone
• make serious trouble for you
• often make trouble for you

Synonyms for Make trouble for you

• trouble
• annoy
• bother
• disturb
• irritate

Common mistakes with Make trouble for you

• Confused with 'cause trouble for you' - these are similar but have different nuances.
• Using 'makes' instead of 'make' - ensure subject-verb agreement.
• Omitting 'for you' - this phrase needs a recipient.

Frequently asked questions about Make trouble for you

What does Make trouble for you mean?

To cause problems for someone.

What is the definition of Make trouble for you?

To create problems or difficulties for someone.

How do you use Make trouble for you in a sentence?

The kids always manage to make trouble for you during family gatherings.

Can you give another example of Make trouble for you?

Don't start fights; you're just going to make trouble for you.

What are synonyms for Make trouble for you?

Common alternatives include trouble, annoy, bother, disturb, irritate.

What words go with Make trouble for you?

It commonly pairs with make trouble for someone, make serious trouble for you, often make trouble for you.

What are common mistakes when using Make trouble for you?

Confused with 'cause trouble for you' - these are similar but have different nuances. Using 'makes' instead of 'make' - ensure subject-verb agreement. Omitting 'for you' - this phrase needs a recipient.

How do you pronounce Make trouble for you?

US: //meɪk ˈtrʌb.əl fɔr ju//, UK: //meɪk ˈtrʌb.əl fə juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Make trouble for you formal or informal?

"Make trouble for you" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Make trouble for you?

Commonly used in informal settings. Avoid in professional or formal contexts. It implies a sense of mischief or deliberate annoyance.