mess with (one's) head

mess with (one's) head

To cause or attempt to cause one to feel confused, exasperated, frustrated, or anxious. All the rules and regulations with this business are really starting to mess with my head. I don't know why you have to mess with his head like that. If you don't want to be in a relationship with him, just say so!
See also: head, mess
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

mess with someone's head

cause someone to feel frustrated, anxious, or upset. US informal
See also: head, mess
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See also:
  • mess with someone's head
  • have no cause to (do something)
  • have cause to (do something)
  • have cause to do
  • go to (one's) head
  • go to head
  • go to one's head
  • go to your head
  • make (one) sweat
  • cause trouble