break someone's balls vs stick in someone's craw

break someone's balls

verb
  • To seriously irritate or nag someone. 

  • To tease or ridicule someone, usually playfully; to take the piss out of someone. 

stick in someone's craw

verb
  • To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings. 

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