手を焼いている

having trouble dealing with

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having trouble dealing with An idiomatic expression meaning that someone or something is difficult to manage or handle. 手を焼く is the dictionary form; 手を焼いている describes an ongoing situation.

JA: 最近、息子の宿題に手を焼いている。

EN: Lately, I've been having trouble dealing with my son's homework.

彼女は子供に手を焼いている。

She is having a hard time dealing with her child.

両親は彼女に手を焼いている。

Her parents are having a hard time dealing with her.

彼らはワープロにいつも手を焼いている。

They’re always having trouble with their word processor.