Caroline Tran
2021-03-17 05:03
Drive (one) round the twist British Australia informal verb phrase
It can also be phrased as "drive (one) around the twist".
To make someone else become angry and mad, usually by repetitive annoying behaviors
Linda made me wait over an hour. She really drove me round the twist.
Peter drove Jennie round the twist by lying to her.
Stupid or crazy
If you're off your trolley, your ideas or behaviour are crazy or insane.
Suddenly become crazy or very angry or lose control
The verb "drive" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this expression is not clear, however, it is mainly heard and used in UK and Australia.
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