How to Pronounce "drive to the brink"
expression
DRYV tuh thuh BRINK
dryv too THE brink
Definition
To push someone or something very close to a dangerous, extreme, or critical point, often emotionally, physically, or in terms of patience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹɪŋk
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV tuh thuh BRINK
UK
dryv too THE brink
Listen in Context
The stress at work drove him to the brink.
Lack of sleep can drive a person to the brink.
Financial worries can drive families to the brink.
She was driven to the brink by endless deadlines and no support from her team.