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词汇 wear to a frazzle
释义
Idiom
wear to a frazzlewear (someone) to a frazzle
informal to make someone feel very tired and nervous.
She's worn herself to a frazzle trying to get that report finished.
(often reflexive)
You've been looking after her kids for a month? You must be worn to a frazzle.

wear (one) to a frazzle

To cause one to become agitated and/or exhausted due to continued aggravation. Dealing with my relatives always wears me to a frazzle. I'm so glad that they're leaving tomorrow.

wear (oneself) to a frazzle

To make oneself exhausted and anxious through too much work, effort, or worry. I wore myself to a frazzle trying to accommodate all our relatives over Christmas. It was nice having them here, but I'm so glad they're gone! They're wearing themselves to a frazzle with how overprotective they are of their kids.

wear someone to a frazzle

Fig. to exhaust someone. Her work wears her to a frazzle. Taking care of all those kids must wear you to a frazzle.
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