TO DRIVE SOMEONE CRAZY

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Today's expression is: TO DRIVE SOMEONE CRAZY / MAD

Meaning 1: to annoy or irritate another person to an extreme.

Example 1:
Danny: Would you please stop tapping your pencil on your desk? You're driving me crazy!
Megan: Sorry, Danny! I didn't realize I was doing it. I guess it helps me concentrate.

Example 2:
My youngest daughter has started repeating everything I say. She thinks it's funny but it drives me crazy.

Other similar expressions (their use can vary depending on dialect):
TO DRIVE SOMEONE NUTS
TO DRIVE SOMEONE UP THE WALL
TO DRIVE SOMEONE INSANE

Meaning 2: to excite another person in a romantic or sexual way.

Example 3:
Melissa: It drives me crazy when my boyfriend blows in my ear.
Tina: Really? I can't stand to have anybody touch my ears.

Don't be worried about using this expression with the wrong meaning. The situational context and tone of your voice will clearly indicate whether you are feeling annoyed or romantic!

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