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Jimmy Hung
2021-12-05 10:12
Drive (one) to the edge verb phrase
To make someone feel more and more annoyed, angry or desperate, usually over a long period of time
She has put up with their insults for a long time, which drives her to the edge.
Can someone tell me what I do now with this little kid who is driving me to the edge?
The pressure of my job has been driving me to the edge, so I really want to quit it now.
The verb "drive" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
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!
