to be the death of somebody

Определение и значение слова « be the death of somebody » на английском языке

to be the death of somebody
01

свести кого-то в могилу, измотать все нервы

to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others
to [be] the death of {sb} definition and meaning
idiom
informal
Примеры
That boy will be the death of me with all his reckless stunts.
Этот мальчишка своими безрассудными выходками сведёт меня в могилу.
02

to greatly upset, frustrate, or bring about harmful outcomes that can destroy or ruin a person or thing

idiom
informal
Примеры
The constant financial mismanagement proved to be the death of their business, leading to its ultimate closure.
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