Do somebody’s head in
verb
To annoy or irritate someone greatly.
His constant complaining does my head in.
Often appears as...
- really does my head in
- does your head in
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To make someone feel confused or unable to think clearly.
This math problem does my head in.
Often appears as...
- does my head in
- doing his head in
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To annoy or irritate someone greatly.
His constant complaining does my head in.
Often appears as...
- really does my head in
- does your head in
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To make someone feel confused or unable to think clearly.
This math problem does my head in.
Often appears as...
- does my head in
- doing his head in
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Expression
Used in casual conversation, not in formal situations or writing.
I can't focus, this noise is doing my head in!
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Expresses strong feelings of annoyance or irritation.
Every time we talk about politics, you do my head in!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's a figurative phrase, not meaning any physical action.
Your loud music does my head in, please turn it down.
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