Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

up-the-wall

idiomatic expression

/ˈʌp ði wɔːl/

Definition

Extremely irritated or frustrated.

Examples

After waiting for hours, I was completely up-the-wall with the lack of communication.
The constant noise from the construction site has me feeling up-the-wall.

Meaning

The phrase ‘up-the-wall’ describes a state of being driven to a point of agitation or annoyance, often due to circumstances or behavior that one finds infuriating.