Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-your-head-in
idiom
/du jʊər hɛd ɪn/
Definition
To confuse or frustrate someone, often to the point of mental exhaustion or irritation.
Examples
- This math problem is really doing my head in.
- All this noise is starting to do my head in.
- The constant changes at work can really do your head in.
Meaning
The phrase ‘do your head in’ is used informally to describe something that is overwhelming or perplexing, causing stress or a feeling of mental fatigue.
Synonyms
- confuse
- frustrate
- overwhelm
