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.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!