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Be the death of somebody

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Figure of Speech

Used to express frustration or worry, not actual death.

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Your tardiness is going to be the death of me!
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Emotional Impact

Shows the speaker's emotional distress caused by someone else's action.

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This suspense is going to be the death of me.
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Hyperbolic Expression

An exaggeration, not to be taken literally.

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Your constant joking will be the death of me!
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