How to Pronounce "drive to drink"
expression
DRYV tuh/ti DRINK
dryv TOO drink
Definition
To cause someone so much stress, frustration, or annoyance that they feel like drinking alcohol to cope. It's usually used humorously or exaggeratingly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdɹɪŋk
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /tˈuː/ /dɹˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV tuh/ti DRINK
UK
dryv TOO drink
Listen in Context
My noisy neighbours drive me to drink.
Sometimes work stress can drive people to drink.
Her constant complaints would drive anyone to drink.
Honestly, trying to fix this ancient printer could drive you to drink.