Drive (someone) to an early grave verb phrase
Doing something that can lead to one's premature death
Hearing this noise continually drives me to an early grave.
Looking after these naughty kids all day is going to drive her to an early grave.
Normally, "be going to" will stand in front of this phrase.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
1. Last actions before having no chance to do
2. The last notes belonging to a song
1. He got his last licks on the piano before selling it.
2. The last licks of this song left an indelible impression on me.