English / idiom
Drive Someone up the Wall
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To irritate, frustrate, or annoy someone to an extreme degree.
In context
01
Unannounced utility tariff hikes drive small business owners up the wall every quarter.
02
Dealing with aggressive debt collectors was enough to drive anyone up the wall.
Synonyms
infuriate,exasperate,irritate deeply
Antonyms
calm,soothe,pacify
Collocations
constant bills drive up the wall,noise drives everyone up the wall