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give me hassle vs give me a hassle

Both 'give me hassle' and 'give me a hassle' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Give me hassle' is more informal and common in British English, while 'give me a hassle' is more formal and common in American English.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1995 views

give me hassle

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English in informal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in British English to mean asking for trouble or problems. It is an informal way of expressing a request for a difficult situation.

Examples:

I don't want to give you hassle, but could you help me with this?
Stop giving me hassle about the deadline!

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The fort of Eguadaba can give us big hassles sooner or later.
Listen, if any guys give you a hassle in that joint tonight, you give me a call, okay?
You call me if she gives you any more hassle.
They're doing as much as they can but let me hassle them again.
They're doing as much as they can but let me hassle them again.
Give me... give me Police Headquarters.
Just give me a loaf of bread.
Give me a minute, Fred.
Give me a good sirloin anytime.
Your unhappiness gives me no pleasure.
Commissioner Gordon thought you might give me your opinion.
Mr Scott cannot give me exact figures...
Give me some chips for it.
Please give me his home number.
You know what, give me that knapsack.
Unless you give me something first.
Please give me something to eat.
I'm saying give me time.
Give me the phone, please.
Somebody please give me some good news.

Alternatives:

give me a hard time
give me a headache
give me grief
give me a rough time
give me a tough time

give me a hassle

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English in more formal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in American English to mean asking for trouble or problems. It is a more formal way of expressing a request for a difficult situation.

Examples:

I don't want to give you a hassle, but could you help me with this?
Stop giving me a hassle about the deadline!

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Listen, if any guys give you a hassle in that joint tonight, you give me a call, okay?
The fort of Eguadaba can give us big hassles sooner or later.
You call me if she gives you any more hassle.
It's a hassle living alone.
I know it was a hassle.
I know it's a hassle.
I don't need a hassle here.
It just seems like such a hassle...
We know this is a hassle.
So it won't be a hassle for you.
It's probably just a hassle... just overtime and paperwork.
Dating was a hassle for her, the kid and all.
Which is a hassle for me, since he never shuts up.
And Amy wants a wedding, not a hassle.
Breastfeeding's not a hassle, Jess.
Why bother when it's such a hassle.
So it won't be a hassle for you.
Dating is too much of a hassle.
The passport and visa are a hassle.
In the short run... plastic surgery is a hassle.

Alternatives:

give me a hard time
give me a headache
give me grief
give me a rough time
give me a tough time

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