Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: He's Doing Your Head In

Quick summary: A very common phrase meaning someone is really annoying or exhausting you.

What does it mean?

If someone is doing your head in, they are irritating you so much that you feel mentally worn down.

Is it positive or negative?

It is negative because it describes strong annoyance.

When do you use it?

Use it about noisy people, repeated complaints, bad habits, or any behaviour that wears you down.

Examples

Example 1: My neighbour's drilling is doing my head in.

Example 2: He keeps asking the same question - it is doing my head in.

Question for you

What sort of behaviour really does your head in?

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