How to Pronounce "drive to the edge"
expression
DRYV tuh thee EDJ
dryv too thee EDJ
Definition
To push someone so far emotionally, mentally, or physically that they can barely cope or might lose control. Often used about high stress or pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV tuh thee EDJ
UK
dryv too thee EDJ
Listen in Context
Her constant criticism drove me to the edge.
Months of stress at work drove him to the edge.
The noise from the construction drove us to the edge.
If you keep pushing me like this, you're going to drive me to the edge.