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take pains (to do something)
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- See:
- pain
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to make a special effort in order to produce a desired result.
She took pains to make everything perfect for the guests.He took pains to make sure that everyone understood the instructions.I can see you took great pains to make us comfortable, and I thank you very much. |
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