drive (someone) to an early grave

drive (someone) to an early grave

To do things or act in a way that is likely to result in someone's premature death. The stress of John's job is going to drive him to an early grave.
See also: drive, early, grave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have (someone's) blood on (one's) hands
  • have blood on hands
  • have blood on your hands
  • cover
  • grab (someone or something) by the throat
  • grab someone by the throat
  • grab someone/something by the throat
  • get someone's dander up, to
  • help (someone) along
  • help along