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.
If someone cuts a sorry figure, he or she creates an unfavourable impression to others or causes others to regard him or her unfavourably.
Lisa cut a sorry figure at the job interview