Example
“That constant tapping is driving everyone in the office up the wall.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
back against the wall
CEFR B1in a desperate situation with few options left
Informal
the writing on the wall
CEFR B1clear and unmistakable signs that failure or disaster is coming
Neutral
throw it at the wall and see what sticks
CEFR B2to try many ideas quickly, keeping only the ones that work
Informal
go to the wall
CEFR C1collapse or fail completely, particularly as a business or financial venture
Neutral
sick and tired
CEFR B1extremely annoyed with someone or something and unwilling to tolerate it any longer
Neutral
add fuel to the fire
CEFR B2To make a bad situation or an argument worse.
Neutral
Source methodology
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