bugaboos

[US]/ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/
[UK]/ˈbʌɡəˌboʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a thing that frightens or worries someone; a source of fear or anxiety; a monster or ghost

Phrases & Collocations

bugaboo bear

bugaboo issue

bugaboo problem

bugaboo child

bugaboo moment

bugaboo fear

bugaboo factor

bugaboo story

bugaboo concern

bugaboo dilemma

Example Sentences

the bugaboo of public speaking often holds people back.

his fear of spiders was a real bugaboo for him.

finding a reliable babysitter was a bugaboo for the parents.

money issues can be a bugaboo in relationships.

his procrastination became a bugaboo in his career.

the bugaboo of time management affects many students.

her bugaboo was the fear of failing in her exams.

for many, the bugaboo of change is hard to overcome.

his lack of confidence was a bugaboo during interviews.

the bugaboo of technology can be daunting for older generations.

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