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Do somebody’s head in

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Colloquial Expression

Used in casual conversation, not in formal situations or writing.

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I can't focus, this noise is doing my head in!
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Emotional Intensity

Expresses strong feelings of annoyance or irritation.

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Every time we talk about politics, you do my head in!
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Not Literal

It's a figurative phrase, not meaning any physical action.

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Your loud music does my head in, please turn it down.
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