To drive someone up the wall

Language Systems International drive+up+the+wall+3

Context #1

Bob: I really hate it when people throw their dirty cigarette
butts on the ground. 
Joe: I know! It drives me up the wall too.

Language Systems International drive+up+the+wall+1


Context #2

Sarah: My boyfriend is always late. If he says he’ll pick
me up at 2, that means 2:30 or even later
sometimes. 
Becky:That would drive me up the wall!

Meaning: To drive someone up the wall is an expression used to
express that someone feels really frustrated, annoyed or even angry.


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  1. Thanks a lot for sharing, guys … Much appreciated … Can't wait for more … We love you … Keep up the good work …

    Russian ESL Students
    Moscow

  2. We love your supercool blog … It's the main source of idioms for us … Kind of wish you could post new ones more often …

    Russian ESL students
    Moscow

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