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drive to distraction

Verb CEFR C1
ˌdɹaɪv tə dɪsˈtɹækʃ(ə)n

Definitions

To annoy (someone) so much that they cannot concentrate.

excessive, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“"[…]pray do this for us—pray do not drive⟳ to distraction a man who has loved you so well."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

drive to drink drive truck drive up drived drivel driveled

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