English Edification Enrichment (7)

What is the meaning of "drive someone round the bend"?

When you "drive" or "send someone round the bend" you make him really angry by doing something which annoys him. It is an expression mostly used in informal contexts. It is also possible to say "round the twist".

Here are a few examples,

* His wife's constant whining was driving Richard round the bend.
* The heat and the frequent power cuts were driving Nancy round the bend.
* The leaky faucet was sending Claire round the bend.

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