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to be the death of somebody
01
wpędzić kogoś do grobu, wykończyć kogoś nerwowo
to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others
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idiom
informal
Przykłady
That job was the death of him; the stress and long hours took a toll on his health.
Ten stary samochód wpędzi mnie do grobu; co tydzień psuje się coś innego.
02
to greatly upset, frustrate, or bring about harmful outcomes that can destroy or ruin a person or thing
idiom
informal
Przykłady
The lack of proper maintenance and neglect proved to be the death of the historic building, resulting in its eventual decay and collapse.
