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Ways to Say "my mother can" in English
Learn useful ways to say "my mother can" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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my mother can be a pain in the ass,
It means the speaker finds their mother annoying or difficult to deal with.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker complains that their mother is difficult or irritating.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in informal conversation with people you know well. It is rude and not appropriate at work or in polite settings.
Better ways to say it
1
My mother is a pain in the ass.
2
My mom is such a pain.
3
She's a pain in the ass.
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