to be the death of somebody
01
to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others
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Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
The constant noise from the construction next door is the death of our peaceful evenings.
02
to greatly upset, frustrate, or bring about harmful outcomes that can destroy or ruin a person or thing
IdiomInformalأمثلة
The excessive workload and stress became the death of her work-life balance, causing burnout and deteriorating her overall quality of life.
