holy terror

• Pessoa, especialmente uma criança, que é extremamente travessa, desobediente ou difícil de controlar; alguém que causa problemas ou confusão.

A person, especially a child, who is extremely mischievous, unruly, or difficult to control; someone who causes trouble or chaos.

1. Mischievous or difficult personB2informal

   A person, especially a child, who is extremely naughty, disruptive, or difficult to control.

   Pestinha terrível

   • Their youngest son is a holy terror at the supermarket.
   • The new student turned out to be a holy terror for the teacher.
   • My nephew is a holy terror when he doesn't get his way.

2. Formidable or intimidating personC1informal

   A person who is very aggressive, forceful, or difficult to deal with.

   Pessoa temível

   • The boss is a holy terror when deadlines are missed.
   • That lawyer is a holy terror in the courtroom.
   • She's a holy terror on the basketball court.