drive (one) out of (one's) wits

drive (one) out of (one's) wits

To annoy or frustrate one to the point of exasperation. A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me out of my wits. That loud beeping noise is driving me out of my wits!
See also: drive, of, out, wit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

drive somebody out of their ˈmind/ˈwits

(informal) make somebody crazy, or very nervous or worried: That noise is driving me out of my mind!
See also: drive, mind, of, out, somebody, wit
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See also:
  • drive (one) up the wall
  • drive someone up the wall
  • drive up the wall
  • drive/send somebody up the wall
  • drive one out of mind
  • drive somebody out of their mind/wits
  • drive (one) out of (one's) mind
  • drive (one) (a)round the bend
  • drive around the bend
  • drive someone round the bend