someone or something that is always causing problems for you and upsetting you.
I have a sister who's always getting into trouble and expecting me to sort her out. She's the bane of my life.
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the bane of (one's) life
The source or cause of one's misfortune, unhappiness, frustration, or anxiety, usually used hyperbolically. I swear, this project is the bane of my life. I've been working on it for months and still haven't made any real progress!Jane has been constantly annoying me all week. She's been the bane of my life!