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to be the death of somebody
01
matar alguém de preocupação, dar cabo dos nervos de alguém
to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others
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expressão idiomática
informal
Exemplos
That boy will be the death of me with all his reckless stunts.
Esse rapaz ainda me mata de preocupação com essas loucuras todas.
02
to greatly upset, frustrate, or bring about harmful outcomes that can destroy or ruin a person or thing
expressão idiomática
informal
Exemplos
The constant financial mismanagement proved to be the death of their business, leading to its ultimate closure.
