Bug the hell/crap/shit out of somebody

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phrase

To annoy or bother someone a lot.

His constant chatter bugs the hell out of me.
Visual representation of "bug the hell/crap/shit out of somebody" - To annoy or bother someone a lot

Often appears as...

  • you're bugging the crap out of me
  • it bugs the shit out of me

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Informal Context

The phrase is casual and more common in informal situations or personal conversations.

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When you keep asking me the same question, you bug the crap out of me.
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Emotional Intensity

Shows strong emotional response; indicates that the annoyance is not trivial.

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She talks during movies and it bugs the shit out of everyone.
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Hyperbolic Language

Often used for emphasis, not to be taken literally.

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He's bugging the hell out of me—I'm not actually enduring hell.
Visual representation of the word "Bug the hell/crap/shit out of somebody"

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