give trouble

Her heart will give trouble, and all your vigilance and forbearance are called for, to avoid serious consequences.

It would not do, you understand, for a priest in my position to give out any details in a matter which may yet give trouble.

His voice rambled on, warning him of obstacles and reminding him about minor points that could give trouble.

I don't give trouble every morning; but it's so tiresome, gran'ma, to begin exercises every day the same way.

He had a stern struggle with the wind, his engine began to give trouble, and finally he was compelled to come to earth.