drive to

drive (one) to (do something)

To motivate, compel, or impel one to do something. The desire to set a good example for my kids drove me to finally complete my college degree. The stress of this job is going to drive me to drink. Getting that D on my midterm exam drove me to study much harder for the rest of the semester.
See also: drive
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

drive to

v.
1. To travel to some destination in a vehicle: She drove to the beach in her truck. He drove to the mall.
2. To travel in some vehicle to some destination: We drove the car to the store for groceries.
3. To force or impel someone to some action or condition: I didn't want to have to say it, but you drove me to it. This paperwork is driving the staff to insanity.
See also: drive
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • drive (one) to (do something)
  • stay after (one) about (something)
  • compel
  • compel (someone) to (do something)
  • compel to do
  • make a man (out) of (one)
  • make a man of
  • make a man of/out of somebody
  • lead to
  • lead to do
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