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UKdrive sb crazy / nuts
/dɹˈaɪv ˌɛsbˈiː kɹˈeɪzi nˈʌts/
/dɹˈaɪv ˌɛsbˈiː kɹˈeɪzi nˈʌts/to drive sb crazy / nuts
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What is the origin of the idiom "drive someone crazy" and when to use it?
The phrase "drive someone crazy" has been used in the English language since at least the mid-19th century. While the exact origin of the phrase is difficult to pinpoint, it is rooted in the concept of causing extreme frustration, irritation, or mental distress to the point of affecting one's sanity or mental well-being. This expression can be used in personal relationships, work environments, or any situation where someone feels pushed to their limits by someone's actions or external factors.
Examples
1. Nobody has ever told me if I said it right and it drives me nuts.
2. Sometimes an occasional argument will happen in the YouTube comments and it drives me nuts
3. That drives me nuts.
4. Are there any other ways online advertisers are driving you crazy?
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