To drive someone up the wall

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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.

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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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