世せ話わが焼やける

expression, ichidan verb

be a handful; require a lot of care; be troublesome

Used for people (especially children, the elderly, or demanding individuals) who need constant attention or cause extra work for others. Often carries a slightly exasperated tone.

• この子こは本ほん当とうに世せ話わが焼やける。

  This child is really a handful.

• 年としを取とると世せ話わが焼やけるようになる。

  As you get older, you start to require more care.