The company experienced growing pains as it expanded into new markets.
labor pains
Frequency:
70
%
She was rushed to the hospital when her labor pains started.
sharp pains
Frequency:
60
%
He felt sharp pains in his back after lifting heavy boxes.
Idiomatic Expressions for pains
Phrase: at pains to
Meaning: to make an effort to do something or to explain something carefully
Usage: He was at pains to point out that he had no intention of causing offense.