Problem definition
A problem play.
An example of a problem is an algebra equation.
An example of a problem is when it is raining and you don't have an umbrella.
Math problems.
A problem novel.
Was having problems breathing; considered the main problem to be his boss.
I have a problem with his cynicism.
Felt her tyrannical boss had deep-seated problems.
A problem child.
She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism.
A problem child.
- Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.
- Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.
- to be unable to understand or doShe has a problem with French verbs.
- to disagree with; disapprove ofI have a problem with your plans to paint the kitchen purple.
- yes!; I will do what you ask!
- easily done!
- you're welcome!
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Origin of problem
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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin problema, from Ancient Greek πρόβλημα (problema, “anything thrown forward, hindrance, obstacle, anything projecting, a headland, promontory"), from προβάλλω (proballo, “to throw or lay something in front of someone, to put forward"), from προ- (pro-, “in front of") + βάλλω (ballo, “to throw, to cast, to hurl").
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