Drive (one) over the edge In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "drive (one) over the edge", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-28 10:02

Meaning of Drive (one) over the edge

Synonyms:

push (one) over the edge

Drive (one) over the edge verb phrase

To cause someone to commit to doing something they had been thinking about or were near to doing for a long time.

I'm considering adopting a child. Aften taking my mother's advice, it has driven me over the edge.

I attempted to conceal the naked truth about their divorce. However, the events over the weekend have driven me over the edge.

To cause a mental collapse in someone.

The thought of meeting him again drove Mina over the edge.

The news of Mark's death drove Kim over the edge. I tried to console her, but she was still sad.

Other phrases about:

lose (one's) buttons

To be mentally deficient or incompetent; to become of mental health disorders

Lackadaisical
Lazy; lack of effort and spirit
be not right in the head

If someone is not right in the head, he or she doesn't have a normal mental state or condition.

be/go soft in the head

To become stupid, foolish, silly or crazy

schiz(z) out

To lose mental control; to become very anxious, upset, or afraid

Grammar and Usage of Drive (one) over the edge

Verb Forms

  • drive (one) over the edge

The verb "drive" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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