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
Informal · CEFR B1
in a desperate situation with few options left
the writing on the wall
Neutral · CEFR B1
clear and unmistakable signs that failure or disaster is coming
throw it at the wall and see what sticks
Informal · CEFR B2
to try many ideas quickly, keeping only the ones that work
go to the wall
Neutral · CEFR C1
collapse or fail completely, particularly as a business or financial venture
sick and tired
Neutral · CEFR B1
extremely annoyed with someone or something and unwilling to tolerate it any longer
add fuel to the fire
Neutral · CEFR B2
To make a bad situation or an argument worse.
Source methodology
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