Drive (one) round the twist In english explanation

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

Caroline Tran

2021-03-17 05:03

drive one insane , drive one nuts , drive one out of mind , drive one up the wall , drive/send round the bend

Drive (one) round the twist British Australia informal verb phrase

It can also be phrased as "drive (one) around the twist".

To make someone else become angry and mad, usually by repetitive annoying behaviors

Linda made me wait over an hour. She really drove me round the twist.

Peter drove Jennie round the twist by lying to her.

Stupid-o'clock

A period of time in a day which revolves around 1 a.m to 5 a.m, it is considered unreasonable to do anything in this period.

not the full shilling

Stupid or crazy

is off one's trolley

If you're off your trolley, your ideas or behaviour are crazy or insane.

off your trolley

Insane or foolish.

flip (one's) wig

Suddenly become crazy or very angry or lose control

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

The origin of this expression is not clear, however, it is mainly heard and used in UK and Australia.