wear (one) to a frazzle

wear (one) to a frazzle

To cause one to become agitated and/or exhausted due to continued aggravation. Dealing with my relatives always wears me to a frazzle. I'm so glad that they're leaving tomorrow.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

wear someone to a frazzle

Fig. to exhaust someone. Her work wears her to a frazzle. Taking care of all those kids must wear you to a frazzle.
See also: frazzle, wear
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • wear to a frazzle
  • worn to a frazzle
  • be burnt, worn, etc. to a frazzle
  • be worn to a frazzle
  • frazzle
  • wear yourself to a frazzle
  • wear (oneself) to a frazzle
  • frost (someone)
  • frosted
  • you'll be the death of me