pains
121af|ter|pains — «AF tuhr PAYNZ, AHF », noun (plural). the pains that follow childbirth: »Afterpains are caused by contractions of the womb. Figurative. afterpains of conscience following a dishonorable act …
122(be) at pains to do something — be at pains to do sth idiom to put a lot of effort into doing sth correctly • She was at great pains to stress the advantages of the new system. Main entry: ↑painsidiom …
123take (great) pains with something — take (great) pains with/over sth idiom to do sth very carefully • He always takes great pains with his lectures. Main entry: ↑painsidiom …
124take (great) pains over something — take (great) pains with/over sth idiom to do sth very carefully • He always takes great pains with his lectures. Main entry: ↑painsidiom …
125at pains — {adj. phr.} Making a special effort. * /At pains to make a good impression, she was prompt for her appointment./ …
126be at pains — {v. phr.} To be extremely desirous to do something; to take the trouble to do something. * /The captain was at pains to see that everybody got safely into the lifeboats./ …
127at pains — {adj. phr.} Making a special effort. * /At pains to make a good impression, she was prompt for her appointment./ …
128be at pains — {v. phr.} To be extremely desirous to do something; to take the trouble to do something. * /The captain was at pains to see that everybody got safely into the lifeboats./ …