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

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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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