Problem synonyms | phrases

Phrases with similar meaning for Problem

• can of worms

  predicament, difficulty
• point at issue

  difficulty
• brain-teaser

  teaser, puzzle
• closed book
• stumbling block

  snag
• pain in the neck

  drag
• hot water

  difficulty
• bone of contention
• difficult situation

  difficulty
• fly in the ointment

  dilemma
• mind-boggler

  puzzle
• Gordian knot

  predicament
• tight spot

  dilemma
• weak point
• hold-up
• hang-up
• disputed point

  difficulty
• subject matter
• matter in hand
• question mark
• moot point
• vexed question
• tight corner
• dire straits
• bad news
• cliff-hanger

  puzzle
• point in question
• hornets' nest

  predicament, easy
• tricky situation
• trying time
• cross to bear
• deep water
• mix-up
• complicated situation
• tie-up
• bitter pill
• double bind
• tough nut to crack
• pain in the arse

  vulgar slang
• source of trouble

  nuisance
• hard case
• fact of the matter
• unsolved problem
• cause for concern
• ticklish situation
• pain in the backside
• pain in the butt
• weak spot
• piece of work
• vicious circle