“Drive someone up the wall”

Definition

To make someone very annoyed or angry.

Examples

Examples

“That noise is driving me up the wall.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Drive someone up the wall" mean?
"Drive someone up the wall" means to make someone very annoyed or angry..
How do you use "Drive someone up the wall" in a sentence?
Example: "That noise is driving me up the wall."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Drive someone up the wall"?
Сильно раздражать или выводить из себя. / Շատ զայրացնել կամ նյարդայնացնել մեկին։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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