to be the death of somebody
01
ta knäcken på någon, driva någon till vansinne
to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others
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idiom
informal
Exempel
If you keep disappearing without telling anyone, you'll be the death of your mother.
Om du fortsätter att försvinna utan att säga något kommer du att ta knäcken på din mamma.
02
to greatly upset, frustrate, or bring about harmful outcomes that can destroy or ruin a person or thing
idiom
informal
Exempel
The lack of proper maintenance and neglect proved to be the death of the historic building, resulting in its eventual decay and collapse.
