How to Pronounce "drive to distraction"
expression
DRYV tuh dis-TRAK-shun
dryv too dis-TRAK-shun
Definition
To annoy, irritate, or upset someone so much that they can hardly think or behave normally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /dɪˈstɹækʃən
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /tˈuː/ /dɪstɹˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV tuh dis-TRAK-shun
UK
dryv too dis-TRAK-shun
Listen in Context
His constant humming drives me to distraction.
Noise from the construction site drives the neighbors to distraction.
Waiting for important news always drives me to distraction.
These pop-up ads online drive me to distraction every time I try to work.