[go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother.
John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home.
Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her.
Compare: PUT OUT.
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Значение идиомы go to the trouble