do someone's head in: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To annoy, irritate, or exasperate someone severely.
  • To cause someone mental distress, confusion, or a sense of being overwhelmed.

  Examples

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  • That constant noise outside really does my head in when I’m trying to concentrate.

    Ese ruido constante afuera realmente me vuelve loco cuando intento concentrarme.

  • I don’t know how she puts up with his endless complaints; it must do her head in.

    No sé cómo soporta sus quejas interminables; eso debe volverla loca.

  • The confusing instructions on the manual did my head in more than I expected.

    Las instrucciones confusas del manual me irritaron más de lo que esperaba.