drive (one) to the edge

drive (one) to the edge

To cause one to reach a point of desperation. The fact that my dog still barks all the time, even after finishing obedience school, is really driving me to the edge.See also: drive, edge

drive someone to the edge

 and drive someone to the brinkfig to drive someone almost insane; to drive someone close to doing something desperate. Your trouble with the police has driven me to the brink! The next time you are arrested, I will not get you out of jail.See also: drive, edge